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Paella Party Catering in Charing Hill
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Charing Hill and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Garden get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Live paella party catering in Charing Hill
About our paella party catering in Charing Hill
Paella is relaxed food: it is served from the pan and shared, without any fuss. For anniversaries and engagement parties and garden parties and summer barbecues, we will put together a menu of tapas, churros and vegetable paella.
In a small place like Charing Hill, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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What affects the price in Charing Hill
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Charing Hill? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Charing Hill hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in Charing Hill
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there is little waste.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
- Milestone birthdays
For guests coming by train, Charing station is about 0.9 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Charing Hill parties: what to know
Charing Hill is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Charing Hill will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Charing Hill to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Historic houses near Charing Hill include Godinton House (4.2 miles south) and Belmont House and Gardens (4.2 miles north-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Charing Hill is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in TN27, we can bring paella party catering to you. For parties just outside Charing Hill, we cover Stocker's Head (1 mile east), Stalisfield (2 miles north), Stalisfield Green (2 miles north), Paddock (2 miles east) and The Valley (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (4.8 miles north).
- Local pubs include King's Head Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
Questions from Charing Hill
Which station should guests use for Charing Hill?
The closest is Charing station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Could we have live paella in Spuckles and Kennelling Woods?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you come to Charing Hill?
We do. Charing Hill is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. Send us a picture.
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 while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in Charing Hill until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
About the dishes
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Warn the neighbours
- Plan seats for most guests
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Count adults and children separately
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
- 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