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Paella Party Catering in Forstal
Planning paella party catering in Forstal? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Paella party catering in Forstal
Paella party catering in Forstal, cooked live
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. For anniversaries and engagement parties and family get-togethers, we can cook vegetable paella, seafood paella and mixed paella and more.
In a small place like Forstal, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
What affects the price in Forstal
These are the factors that matter most:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose paella party catering in Forstal?
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
In Forstal and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Big family gatherings
- Big birthdays
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Baby celebrations
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Methodist Church Including Sunday School, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if it rains
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Forstal? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
What’s in the pans
Churros
All ages love churros.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Where we can cook in Forstal
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
Planning a party in Forstal
Forstal is about 3 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Forstal will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
Thinking of a party in Tyland Barn? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. If guests are coming by rail, Aylesford station is about 1.2 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Forstal, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Paella party catering in ME20 is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Beddow Way and Forstal Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Pratling Street (1 mile north-east), Eccles (1 mile north-west), New Hythe (2 miles west), Burham (2 miles north) and Larkfield (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Medway megaliths (1 mile north) and Maidstone Hospital (2 miles south). Open spaces near Forstal include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Schools near Forstal include Aylesford School (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bush pub (0.5 miles west)
Common questions in Forstal
Can you cook in Tyland Barn?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- We cover Forstal and the whole of Kent
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in Forstal until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
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More for events in Forstal
- 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