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Paella party catering in Cobham, Kent
Planning paella party catering in Cobham? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Live paella party catering in Cobham
About our paella party catering in Cobham
Paella is made for relaxed parties: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. On the menu are vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater family get-togethers and anniversaries and engagement parties.
Country parties near Cobham suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Cobham is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Hosting a paella party in Cobham
Cobham is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. For a party in Cobham, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Cobham. We cater in 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Historic houses near Cobham include Cobham College (less than half a mile south-west) and Starkey Castle (3.1 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
We cover parties in every part of the DA12 postcode area. From The Street, Lawrence Drive and Cobhambury Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Upper Bush (2 miles south-east), Lower Bush (2 miles south-east), Cuxton (2 miles south-east), North Halling (3 miles south-east) and Upper Halling (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north) and Tonbridge (14 miles south).
A little further out are Rochester Castle (4.3 miles east) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Cobham includes Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Nearby schools include Thamesview School (2.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Inn (under half a mile south)
Common questions in Cobham
Can you cater a reception after a service at Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Could we have live paella in Jeskyns?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Generally. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
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Perfect for your party in Cobham
It is sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Big birthdays
- Baby celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement celebrations
Parks such as Jeskyns normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- Who provides the crockery
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you are 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.
How we price paella party catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Paella compared with other options
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you are a guest too. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Drinks service on request
- 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