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Paella Party Catering for Chartway Street events
Looking for paella party catering in Chartway Street? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Milestone birthdays
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Paella party catering near Chartway Street
Paella party catering in Chartway Street, cooked live
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children usually love a simple chicken paella. On the menu are churros, vegetable paella and mixed paella, and we’re often booked for retirement celebrations and big family gatherings.
In a small place like Chartway Street, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Common questions in Chartway Street
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Chartway Street from London?
About 36 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you come to Chartway Street?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Chartway Street and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. A photo helps.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Also near Chartway Street
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Parties in Chartway Street: gardens, venues and local tips
Chartway Street is about 5 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Chartway Street and the surrounding area. Chartway Street is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Chartway Street to Canterbury (21 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Peter's and St Paul's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, Harrietsham station is about 3 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Chartway Street, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in ME17, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a party on streets such as Chartway Street and Workhouse Lane or the roads around them. Close by, we cover parties in Kingswood (1 mile north-east), Ulcombe (1 mile south-east), Broomfield (2 miles north-east), Leeds (2 miles north) and Ashbank (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (5 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Valence Castle (1 mile south-west) and KIMS hospital (5.1 miles north-west).
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
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
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
Paella compared with other options
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you are a guest too. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in Chartway Street
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there’s little waste.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Christenings and naming days
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversary celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
Nearby historic houses include Leeds Castle (2 miles north) and Stoneacre (2.6 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Chartway Street is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. 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 arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or ME17 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
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