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Paella party catering in Chainhurst, Kent
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Chainhurst.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Birthday parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
Paella party catering in Chainhurst
Paella party catering in Chainhurst, made fresh on the day
It’s easy to cater for a mix of guests: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. Whether it’s big family gatherings and summer garden parties, we will put together a menu of tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and churros and more.
A country party near Chainhurst is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Churros
All ages love churros.
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. For a late-May party in Chainhurst, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Planning paella party catering in Chainhurst? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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How we price paella party catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Chainhurst, and we will put together a menu and price.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Have cover ready for a shower
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Parties in Chainhurst: gardens, venues and local tips
Chainhurst is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. For paella party catering in Chainhurst, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Chainhurst is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
Chainhurst is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in TN12 is planned around your venue and timings. We can cater a party on streets such as Raynham Villas and Hunton Road or the roads around them. For parties just outside Chainhurst, we cover Hunton (1 mile north-west), Benover (2 miles north-west), Congelow (2 miles north-west), Coxheath (2 miles north) and Yalding (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Tonbridge (9 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find South East Romany Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Oakwood Hospital (4.6 miles north).
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Chainhurst
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Events in Chainhurst and across Kent
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Chainhurst: your questions answered
Is Chainhurst too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
How much does paella party catering cost in Chainhurst?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you supply crockery?
We can. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
Do you cover Chainhurst?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Chainhurst. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Chainhurst
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Family reunions
- Big birthdays
- Celebrations of life
- Retirement celebrations
For guests coming by train, Marden station is about 2 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- How each diet is kept separate
- The venue requirements
- How bad weather is handled
What else we do in Chainhurst
- 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