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Paella party catering in Claygate, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Claygate. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in Claygate?
Why choose live paella in Claygate?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Events in Claygate and across Kent
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Paella party catering in Claygate, cooked live
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. Popular choices include tapas, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are regularly asked to cater garden get-togethers and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers.
Country parties near Claygate suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space, if you can
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Claygate? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell usually draws people over. A summer party in Claygate stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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What’s in the pans
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Perfect for your party in Claygate
It’s generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Claygate and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement celebrations
- Family reunions
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Margaret, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When final numbers are due
Nearby places to Claygate
Also in Claygate
Common questions in Claygate
Is Claygate close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What do you need at the venue?
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.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Should we have more than one paella?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Hosting a paella party in Claygate
Claygate is about 7 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Claygate and nearby villages. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Claygate to Canterbury (about 28 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Marden station is about 1.8 miles away. Claygate is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cater parties across the TN12 postcode area. Your party could be at a home on Sheephurst Lane, Maidstone Road and Spenny Lane. If your venue is just outside Claygate, we also cover Pearson's Green (1 mile south-west), Marden Beech (2 miles south-east), Marden (2 miles east), Queen Street (2 miles north-west) and Castle Hill (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are South East Romany Museum (2.7 miles east).
- Local pubs include The White Hart pub (within half a mile west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Warn the neighbours
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Where we can cook in Claygate
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Claygate
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- 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