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Paella party catering in Devil's Den, Kent
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Devil's Den: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Family reunions
- Big birthdays
Book paella party catering in Devil's Den
Paella party catering in Devil's Den, made fresh on the day
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. We cook mixed paella, vegetable paella and churros, and typical bookings are for big birthdays and garden parties and summer barbecues.
In a small place like Devil's Den, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
FAQs for Devil's Den
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Devil's Den too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Where we can cook in Devil's Den
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
Hosting a paella party in Devil's Den
Devil's Den is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. For a party in Devil's Den, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Devil's Den is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (4 miles north) and Leeds Castle (4.5 miles north-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Devil's Den, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Paella party catering in ME17 is planned around your venue. Close by, we cover parties in Farthing Green (1 mile south-east), Rabbit's Cross (1 mile west), Cross-at-Hand (1 mile west), Hawkenbury (1 mile south) and Staplehurst (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Kings Hill (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Sutton Valence Castle (1.6 miles north-east) and South East Romany Museum (3 miles south-west).
Why choose paella party catering in Devil's Den?
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
Whatever you are celebrating in Devil's Den, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big family gatherings
If guests are coming by rail, Staplehurst station is about 1.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- How bad weather is handled
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Other catering in Devil's Den
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Have bins ready
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Let the neighbours know
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it’s light in Devil's Den until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- 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.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your party?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Fast service from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
- 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