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Paella Party Catering for Congelow events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Congelow and the surrounding area.
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Paella party catering for Congelow events
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. A summer party in Congelow stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, 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.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Paella party catering for your party in Congelow
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. Whether it’s family reunions and christenings and naming days, we can cook vegetable paella, mixed paella and seafood paella and more.
A country party near Congelow is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Towns and villages near Congelow
Also in Congelow
Why choose paella party catering in Congelow?
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Big family gatherings
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
After a christening at a church like St Peter's and St Paul's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- What happens if it rains
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How many staff you need
- How long we’re needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Warn the neighbours
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Have cover ready for a shower
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.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
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.
Party venues around Congelow
Congelow is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Congelow, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Congelow is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Yalding station is about 1 mile away.
Here we cover the ME18 postcode area. Other places close to Congelow for paella party catering include Benover (1 mile south-east), Yalding (1 mile north), Laddingford (1 mile south-west), Hunton (1 mile east) and Nettlestead Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (7 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
A little further out are Teapot Island (0.6 miles north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (4.3 miles north-east).
- Nearby, you will find The Bull Public House (0.5 miles north)
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
Congelow: your questions answered
Is Congelow close to London?
About 30 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Congelow?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
When should I book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. Send your date and we will check.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
- 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