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Paella Party Catering for Danaway events
Planning paella party catering in Danaway? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Family get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
Book paella party catering in Danaway
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Paella party catering in Danaway, cooked live
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. For retirement and leaving parties and neighbourhood celebrations, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
A country party near Danaway is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Events we cater in Danaway
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether travel is included
Questions from Danaway
Which station should guests use for Danaway?
Newington station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
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.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Usually, yes, if there’s a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send a picture and we’ll check.
Live paella or other catering?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Events in Danaway and across Kent
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer party in Danaway 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 arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
All ages love churros.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Danaway parties: what to know
Danaway is about 3 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cook at parties in homes, gardens and venues in Danaway. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Danaway to Canterbury (about 18 miles away).
Local halls and clubs near Danaway are an option if the garden is small. For guests coming by train, Newington station is about 1.2 miles away. Danaway is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in ME9, we plan around your venue and your guests. That could mean a party in a garden on Westfield Gardens, Oak Close and Wormdale Hill or the roads around them. Other places close to Danaway for paella party catering include Oad Street (1 mile south-east), Chestnut Street (1 mile north-east), Newington (1 mile north), Keycol (1 mile north-east) and Bobbing (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (3 miles east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (9 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Court Hall Museum (2.7 miles east) and Bayford Court (3 miles east). Open spaces near Danaway include Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include Westlands School (1.7 miles east)
- Local pubs include Plough & Harrow pub (0.8 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.7 miles east)
Other catering in Danaway
What we need at 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
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- 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