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Paella Party Catering in Finberry
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Finberry. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Family reunions
- Big birthdays
Paella party catering in Finberry
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. For a late-May party in Finberry, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Paella party catering in Finberry, cooked live
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the whole menu is sorted. Popular choices include mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for anniversary celebrations and family reunions.
Country parties near Finberry suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
How we price paella party catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
Planning paella party catering in Finberry? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Finberry
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning a party in Finberry
Finberry is about 2 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. For paella party catering in Finberry, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cook right across the region, from Finberry to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Parks such as Ashford Green Corridors typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 2 miles north-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Finberry, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the TN25 postcode area. Streets in the area include Swift Avenue, Harrier Drive and Nuthatch Drive, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Other places close to Finberry for paella party catering include Cheeseman's Green (1 mile south), South Willesborough (1 mile north), Park Farm (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile north-west) and Kingsnorth (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (9 miles east), Davington (14 miles north) and Preston (13 miles north).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (1.9 miles north-east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Local schools include John Wallis Academy (1.8 miles north-west)
FAQs for Finberry
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook in Ashford Green Corridors?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. Children normally love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Why choose paella party catering in Finberry?
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Big family gatherings
- Milestone birthdays
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- A clear list of what’s included
- The wet-weather plan
- The deposit and payment dates
Why choose live paella in Finberry?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. 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.
Why Finberry hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- We cover Finberry and the whole of Kent
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
- 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