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Paella Party Catering in Farthing Green
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Farthing Green: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella party catering near Farthing Green
Paella party catering for your party in Farthing Green
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. For big birthdays and anniversary celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and churros.
A country party near Farthing Green is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
Is live paella right for your party?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Farthing Green hosts choose us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Events in Farthing Green and across Kent
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
What affects the price in Farthing Green
These are the factors that matter most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
Send us the date, your venue or TN12 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. For a late-May party in Farthing Green, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Farthing Green questions
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Farthing Green close to London?
About 37 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
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.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Dishes our guests love
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Perfect for your party in Farthing Green
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Summer garden parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Milestone birthdays
- Family get-togethers
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Staplehurst station, about 2.1 miles south-west.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each dish
- The venue requirements
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning a party in Farthing Green
Farthing Green is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. For paella party catering in Farthing Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Farthing Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Farthing Green to Canterbury (22 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (4.4 miles north) and Leeds Castle (4.4 miles north-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Farthing Green is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cater parties across TN12. For parties just outside Farthing Green, we cover Devil's Den (1 mile north-west), Hawkenbury (1 mile south-west), Rabbit's Cross (2 miles west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles west) and Staplehurst (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Brattle Farm Museum (3.4 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (1.6 miles north).
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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.
- 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