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Paella Party Catering for Chillenden events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Chillenden: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
Planning an event in Chillenden?
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Paella party catering for your party in Chillenden
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. Typical bookings include celebrations of life and summer garden parties, with mixed paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella.
Near Chillenden, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Parties in Chillenden: gardens, venues and local tips
Chillenden is about 6 miles west of Deal, in Kent. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Chillenden and nearby villages. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Chillenden to Canterbury (8 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Aylesham station is about 1.9 miles away. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
We cater parties across CT3. For parties just outside Chillenden, we cover Goodnestone (1 mile north-west), Nonington (1 mile south-west), Heronden (2 miles east), Barnsole (2 miles north) and Hammill Park (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Why choose live paella in Chillenden?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Chillenden hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it’s light in Chillenden until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If you are 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.
How we price paella party catering
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How long we are needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
FAQs for Chillenden
Which station should guests use for Chillenden?
The closest is Aylesham station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Chillenden?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
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, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you come to Chillenden?
We do. Chillenden is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Have enough chairs for most guests
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
About the dishes
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Nearby places to Chillenden
Other catering in Chillenden
- 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