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Paella party catering in East End, Kent
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in East End.
- Baby celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Retirement and leaving parties
Live paella party catering in East End
How our paella party catering works in East End
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. Whether it is family get-togethers and celebrations of life, we can cook seafood paella, vegetable paella and churros and more.
In a small place like East End, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
What affects the price in East End
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, parking and access
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Organising a club, school or community event in East End? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Parties in East End: gardens, venues and local tips
East End is about 11 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Parties in East End are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cook right across the region, from East End to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Smallhythe Place (5 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of East End, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of TN17. That could mean a party in a garden on Wood Lane, Mockbeggar Lane and Jackson Way or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater parties in Fosten Green (1 mile north), Clapper Hill (1 mile north-east), Parkgate (1 mile east), West Cross (2 miles south) and Strood (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Foley Park (14 miles north), Paddock Wood (12 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles east) and Bearsted (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Sissinghurst Castle (2.5 miles north-west) and Benenden Hospital (within half a mile south).
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Count adults and children separately
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Your questions about paella party catering in East End
We’re having a ceremony at St Margaret'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 normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is East End too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including East End.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Is my garden big enough?
Frequently, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a picture of the space.
How far in advance should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. We will check availability right away.
Is live paella right for your party?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
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A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in East End
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Sunset in East End is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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