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Paella Party Catering in Farningham
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Farningham: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big birthdays
- Christenings and naming days
Paella party catering in Farningham
Paella party catering in Farningham, made fresh on the day
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. Popular choices include tapas, seafood paella and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for summer garden parties and milestone birthdays.
In a small place like Farningham, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Churros
All ages love churros.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. 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 choose Love Paella in Farningham
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Events in Farningham and across Kent
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. For a late-May party in Farningham, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Planning a party in Farningham
Farningham is about 5 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Farningham and the surrounding area. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 16 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Historic houses near Farningham include Lullingstone Castle (1.8 miles south-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Farningham, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the DA4 postcode area. Local streets include High Street, London Road and South Hall Close; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at parties in Eynsford (1 mile south-west), Horton Kirby (1 mile north-east), Maplescombe (2 miles south-east), Speed Gate (2 miles east) and Fawkham Green (3 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (7 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Eynsford Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Darenth Park Hospital (4.2 miles north). Open spaces near Farningham include The Warren.
- Local pubs include Pied Bull pub (within half a mile north)
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, at a safe distance.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
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Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
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.
Common questions in Farningham
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Farningham close to London?
About 16 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater for children?
Yes. Children typically love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
When should I book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. Send your date and we’ll check.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
- 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