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Paella party catering in Fairbourne Heath, Kent
Planning paella party catering in Fairbourne Heath? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Milestone birthdays
- Family reunions
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering near Fairbourne Heath
Paella party catering for your party in Fairbourne Heath
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. We take care of the food. Popular choices include mixed paella, tapas and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for garden get-togethers and birthday parties.
In a small place like Fairbourne Heath, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Organising for someone else?
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.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
What paella party catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the space, if you can
Send us the date, your venue or ME17 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
Common questions in Fairbourne Heath
What’s the nearest station to Fairbourne Heath for guests?
Harrietsham station, about 1.6 miles north of the centre.
Could we have live paella in Kiln Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What does paella party catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can you supply crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
Perfect for your party in Fairbourne Heath
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Fairbourne Heath and Kent:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Family reunions
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
Nearby historic houses include Leeds Castle (2.3 miles north-west) and Stoneacre (4.2 miles north-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who provides the crockery
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
What’s in the pans
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans, from a safe distance.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer party in Fairbourne Heath stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Fairbourne Heath? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Planning a party in Fairbourne Heath
Fairbourne Heath is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cook at parties in homes, gardens and venues in Fairbourne Heath. Fairbourne Heath is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Harrietsham station, about 1.6 miles north. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as All Saints Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Fairbourne Heath, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in ME17, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Lenham Road and Windmill Hill or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For parties just outside Fairbourne Heath, we cover Liverton Street (1 mile east), Ulcombe (1 mile south-west), Platt's Heath (1 mile east), Pollhill (1 mile north) and Grafty Green (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (2.2 miles south-east) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.2 miles north-west).
- Schools near Fairbourne Heath include The Lenham School (2.4 miles north-east)
- 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