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Paella Party Catering for Charing Heath events
Planning paella party catering in Charing Heath? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella party catering near Charing Heath
A closer look at the menu
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Paella party catering in Charing Heath, made fresh on the day
A paella party works in most gardens, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a picture if you’re unsure. For milestone birthdays and celebrations of life, we will put together a menu of churros, seafood paella and vegetable paella for your guests.
A country party near Charing Heath is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
FAQs for Charing Heath
Which station should guests use for Charing Heath?
Charing station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre.
How far is Charing Heath from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we’re needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Let the neighbours know
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans, at a safe distance.
Sangria sets the mood.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it’s light in Charing Heath until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Charing Heath? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Charing Heath parties: what to know
Charing Heath is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. For paella party catering in Charing Heath, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Charing Heath is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Charing station, about 1.2 miles east. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Charing Heath, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of the TN27 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Wind Hill Lane, Cherry Tree Road and Charing Heath Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. For parties just outside Charing Heath, we cover Lenham Heath (1 mile north-west), Stonebridge Green (1 mile south-west), Lenham Forstal (1 mile north-west), Charing (1 mile east) and Cold Harbour (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (2.9 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Who books paella party catering in Charing Heath?
It is generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Baby celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Celebrations of life
Historic houses near Charing Heath include Godinton House (4.7 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How each diet is kept separate
- What happens if it rains
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Charing Heath hosts choose us
- Events in Charing Heath and across Kent
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- 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