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Paella Party Catering in Charing
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Charing.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Naming days and christenings
Paella party catering for Charing events
How our paella party catering works in Charing
It is 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. We’re frequently asked to cater garden parties and summer barbecues and naming days and christenings, serving chicken and chorizo paella, tapas and vegetable paella.
Parties around Charing are often relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. A paella pan fits right in. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
How we price paella party catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Charing, and we will put together a menu and price.
Also near Charing
Other catering in Charing
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Charing
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
Common questions in Charing
What’s the nearest station to Charing for guests?
Charing has its own station: Charing station.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Live paella or other catering?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Events in Charing and across Kent
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
How the day works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it is light in Charing 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.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
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.
A closer look at the menu
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Charing parties: what to know
Charing is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Charing or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Charing is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Charing to Canterbury (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. Thinking of a party in Spuckles and Kennelling Woods? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Charing, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in TN27, we plan around your venue and your guests. Your party could be at a home on The High Street, Market Place and Station Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Charing for paella party catering include Charing Heath (1 mile west), Cold Harbour (2 miles north-west), Lenham Heath (2 miles west), Stonebridge Green (2 miles west) and Lenham Forstal (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include 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).
Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (4.3 miles west).
- Nearby, you will find King's Head Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Have bins ready
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Working with your venue
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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
- 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