Kent · England
Paella Party Catering in Fir Toll
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Fir Toll.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Book paella party catering in Fir Toll
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Paella party catering in Fir Toll, cooked live
Paella is relaxed food: it is served from the pan and shared, without any fuss. Typical bookings include neighbourhood celebrations and big family gatherings, serving churros, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella.
Country parties near Fir Toll suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Hosting a paella party in Fir Toll
Fir Toll is about 5 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Fir Toll and the surrounding area. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Fir Toll to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
Historic houses near Fir Toll include Godinton House (3.6 miles east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. For guests coming by train, Pluckley station is about 0.8 miles away.
This part of Kent takes in TN27, so your party can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Fir Toll, we also cover Pluckley Thorne (1 mile north-west), Pluckley (1 mile north), Chambers' Green (1 mile south), Little Chart (2 miles north-east) and Mundy Bois (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Davington (12 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Romden Castle (2.3 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Black Horse Inn (0.5 miles north)
Live paella or other catering?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Fast service from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Warn the neighbours
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
How we price paella party catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Fir Toll
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Fir Toll: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Fir Toll too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Will the neighbours notice?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it’s a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Should we have more than one paella?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. For a late-May party in Fir Toll, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. 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.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get 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
- 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