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Paella Party Catering for East Malling events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in East Malling: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Family get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Naming days and christenings
Live paella party catering in East Malling
Your questions about paella party catering in East Malling
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St James?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for East Malling?
East Malling station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. Let the neighbours know.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables can be added.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Paella party catering in East Malling, cooked live
Paella is relaxed food: it’s served from the pan and shared, without any fuss. Whether it’s celebrations of life and garden parties and summer barbecues, we can cook seafood paella, churros and vegetable paella and more.
In a place like East Malling, a garden party is normally the easiest option. Tell us about access and parking, and we will do the rest. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
What affects the price in East Malling
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Have bins ready
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Count adults and children separately
We’re set up before guests arrive.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Towns and villages near East Malling
What else we do in East Malling
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in East Malling is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or ME19 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Party venues around East Malling
East Malling is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. For paella party catering in East Malling, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 922 places across Kent. We cook right across the region, from East Malling to London (27 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Starkey Castle (4.9 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Thinking of a party in Ditton Quarry? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Here we cover the ME19 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include High Street, Chapman Way and Lister Close; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover parties in Well Street (1 mile south), Ditton (1 mile east), West Malling (1 mile west), Aylesford (2 miles east) and Kings Hill (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Leybourne Castle (0.9 miles north-west) and Fremlin Walk (3.9 miles east). The countryside around East Malling includes Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near East Malling include The Malling School (within half a mile south) and The Malling School (within half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (less than half a mile south)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why East Malling hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Catering across Kent, including East Malling
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A clear, itemised quote
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Events we cater in East Malling
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Summer garden parties
- Family get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Birthday parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is East Malling station, about 0.7 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
- The venue requirements
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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