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Paella party catering in Daniel's Water, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Daniel's Water and the surrounding area.
- Family reunions
- Big birthdays
- Retirement and leaving parties
Live paella party catering in Daniel's Water
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Paella party catering in Daniel's Water, made fresh on the day
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. We are often asked to cater garden get-togethers and christenings and naming days, serving vegetable paella, churros and tapas.
Near Daniel's Water, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Who books paella party catering in Daniel's Water?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there is little waste.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Daniel's Water and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Christenings and naming days
- Family reunions
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (2 miles north-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Count adults and children separately
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Plan where rubbish goes
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Your questions about paella party catering in Daniel's Water
Do you come out to small places like Daniel's Water?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook in Ashford Community Woodland?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How far in advance should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Typically. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you supply crockery?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables can be added.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Paella compared with other options
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Daniel's Water hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Hosting a paella party in Daniel's Water
Daniel's Water is about 3 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Daniel's Water and nearby villages. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Daniel's Water to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 2.6 miles north-west. Parks such as Ashford Community Woodland usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. Daniel's Water is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Kent takes in TN26. For parties just outside Daniel's Water, we cover Fleeden (1 mile south), Chilmington Green (1 mile south-east), Great Chart (1 mile east), Godinton (2 miles north-east) and Hothfield (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (13 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
A little further out are County Square (3.1 miles east) and Romden Castle (3.9 miles west). Open spaces near Daniel's Water include Orlestone Forest.
Towns and villages near Daniel's Water
Also in Daniel's Water
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it’s light in Daniel's Water until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the 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.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Dishes our guests love
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable 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