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Paella Party Catering for Eccles events
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Eccles. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Live paella party catering in Eccles
Is live paella right for your party?
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
About our paella party catering in Eccles
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. For family reunions and retirement celebrations, we can cook churros, tapas and mixed paella and more.
A country party near Eccles is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
Parties in Eccles: gardens, venues and local tips
Eccles is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. For paella party catering in Eccles, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Eccles is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Historic houses near Eccles include Starkey Castle (3.2 miles north) and Restoration House (4.8 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 Burham Marsh? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Eccles, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the ME20 postcode area. That could mean a party in a garden on Bull Lane, Springett Close and Jenner Way or the roads around them. For parties just outside Eccles, we cover Burham (1 mile north), Pratling Street (1 mile south-east), Forstal (1 mile south-east), New Hythe (1 mile south-west) and Scarborough (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Gravesend (9 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (12 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Fremlin Walk (3.5 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (2.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Eccles include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Nearby schools include Aylesford School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Red Bull Public House (within half a mile north-east)
What affects the price in Eccles
These are the factors that matter most:
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Send us the date, your venue or ME20 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Places near Eccles
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A closer look at the menu
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Step by step
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. For a late-May party in Eccles, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Have bins ready
- Plan seats for most guests
- Have cover ready for a shower
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, at a safe distance.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Eccles: your questions answered
Is Eccles 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.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
- 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