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Paella party catering in Ditton, Kent
Looking for paella party catering in Ditton? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Retirement celebrations
- Big family gatherings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering near Ditton
Paella party catering in Ditton, made fresh on the day
A paella party works in most gardens, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a picture if you’re unsure. Whether it is street and neighbourhood parties and wakes and memorial gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of tapas, mixed paella and churros and more.
For a party in Ditton, your garden is often the best venue. Tell us about access and parking, and we’ll bring everything else. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Hosting a paella party in Ditton
Ditton is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Ditton and nearby villages. Ditton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
After a christening at a church like St Peter's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Aylesford station, about 0.6 miles north-east.
We cook at parties all over the ME20 postcode area. Streets in the area include London Road, Station Road and Scott Close, and we can cook for a party on any of them. If your venue is just outside Ditton, we also cover Aylesford (1 mile east), East Malling (1 mile west), Well Street (1 mile south-west), Allington (2 miles east) and West Malling (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Leybourne Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Fremlin Walk (3.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Local schools include Aylesford School (0.5 miles north-east) and The Malling School (1 mile west)
- Local pubs include Kentish Quarryman pub (less than half a mile north)
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Give separate numbers for children
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
How the day works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Ditton 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.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Ditton
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there’s little waste.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Ditton and Kent:
- Christenings and naming days
- Birthday parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
Historic houses near Ditton include Starkey Castle (4.8 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Payment terms and deposit
Is live paella right for your party?
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Your questions about paella party catering in Ditton
What’s the nearest station to Ditton for guests?
Aylesford station, about 0.6 miles north-east of the centre.
We are having a ceremony at St Peter's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you cater in Ditton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Ditton is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables can be added.
Will the neighbours notice?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is generally the best advert for the party.
How we price paella party catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Towns and villages near Ditton
Other catering in Ditton
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
- 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