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Paella party catering in Caring, Kent
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Caring.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Celebrations of life
Paella party catering in Caring
About the dishes
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Chicken & chorizo paella
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Paella party catering in Caring, made fresh on the day
Paella is made for relaxed parties: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. For garden get-togethers and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, we can cook tapas, mixed paella and seafood paella and more.
Country parties near Caring suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it’s light in Caring until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price paella party catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Planning a party in Caring
Caring is about 3 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Caring and nearby villages. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Nicholas's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bearsted station, about 1.5 miles north-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Caring, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in ME17, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your party could be at a home on Caring Lane and Caring Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Otham (1 mile south-west), Bearsted (1 mile north-west), Langley (1 mile south), Langley Heath (1 mile south) and Willington (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include The Mall Maidstone (3.1 miles west) and Laundry Museum (1.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Local pubs include The Orchard Spot Public House (1 mile west)
Also near Caring
What else we do in Caring
Common questions in Caring
Is Caring too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Nicholas's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Plan where rubbish goes
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
Occasions we cook for in Caring
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Big birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
- Big family gatherings
- Christenings and naming days
Historic houses near Caring include Stoneacre (0.7 miles south-west) and Leeds Castle (1.7 miles east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff