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Paella party catering in Eynsford, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Eynsford.
- Family get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement celebrations
Planning an event in Eynsford?
Paella party catering in Eynsford, made fresh on the day
Paella is made for relaxed parties: it is served from the pan and shared, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, churros and tapas, and we’re frequently booked for street and neighbourhood parties and celebrations of life.
Country parties near Eynsford suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Is live paella right for your party?
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- We cover Eynsford and the whole of Kent
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
What paella party catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Your questions about paella party catering in Eynsford
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of Saint Martin?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Eynsford too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Generally, yes, if there is a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send a photo and we’ll check.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Have bins ready
- Have enough chairs for most guests
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Other catering in Eynsford
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Eynsford is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
Related guides
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Party venues around Eynsford
Eynsford is about 5 miles east of Orpington, in Kent. Anywhere in DA4, we will come to your venue or garden. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 16 miles away.
Historic houses near Eynsford include Lullingstone Castle (1 mile south-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. After a christening at a church like Church of Saint Martin, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Eynsford, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in DA4, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and Edwards Court; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at parties in Farningham (1 mile north-east), Maplescombe (1 mile south-east), Horton Kirby (2 miles north-east), East Hill (2 miles south-east) and Speed Gate (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Eynsford Castle (under half a mile north) and Darenth Park Hospital (5.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Eynsford include The Warren.
- Local pubs include The Malt Shovel pub (less than half a mile west)
- 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