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Paella Party Catering for Chart Sutton events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Chart Sutton.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family get-togethers
Live paella party catering in Chart Sutton
Hosting a paella party in Chart Sutton
Chart Sutton is about 3 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. For a party in Chart Sutton, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Chart Sutton. Chart Sutton is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Chart Sutton to Canterbury (22 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (2 miles north) and Leeds Castle (3.2 miles north-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Bearsted station, about 3.6 miles north. Chart Sutton is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cook at parties all over ME17. Your party could be at a home on Plough Wents Road, Amber Lane and Marsham Crescent or the roads around them. We also cook at parties in Wierton (1 mile south-west), Five Wents (1 mile east), Warmlake (1 mile east), Langley (1 mile north-east) and Sutton Valence (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles north-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (4.4 miles north) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.1 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Senacre Technology College (1.3 miles north) and Cornwallis Academy (2.4 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (0.9 miles east)
How our paella party catering works in Chart Sutton
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a photo. Typical bookings include street and neighbourhood parties and garden parties and summer barbecues, with chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
Near Chart Sutton, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
For event organisers in Chart Sutton
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Count adults and children separately
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
What paella party catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Paella compared with other options
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Chart Sutton hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Catering across Kent, including Chart Sutton
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Also near Chart Sutton
Also in Chart Sutton
Perfect for your party in Chart Sutton
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Naming days and christenings
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
- Summer garden parties
After a christening at a church like Church of St Michael, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before booking
- When final numbers are due
- How bad weather is handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell normally draws people over. For a late-May party in Chart Sutton, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Common questions in Chart Sutton
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Michael: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Chart Sutton close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you supply crockery?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables can be added.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
- 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