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Paella Party Catering in Frinsted
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Frinsted. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Big birthdays
Live paella party catering in Frinsted
FAQs for Frinsted
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Giles?
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.
Do you come out to small places like Frinsted?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Will the neighbours notice?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it is a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
About our paella party catering in Frinsted
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and birthday parties, serving churros, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a small place like Frinsted, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
Frinsted parties: what to know
Frinsted is about 4 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Frinsted or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Frinsted to Canterbury (16 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Harrietsham station, about 3 miles south-west. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Giles, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Frinsted is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Streets in the area include The Street, Bottom Pond Road and Dray's Field, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Milstead (1 mile north-east), Hollybushes (2 miles east), Bluetown (2 miles east), Wichling (2 miles east) and West Street (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east) and Minster (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Leeds Castle (4 miles south-west) and Laundry Museum (3.8 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (0.5 miles west)
Nearby places to Frinsted
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About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Step by step
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. Sunset in Frinsted is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- 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
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Frinsted? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Count adults and children separately
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
Is live paella right for your party?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Frinsted hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
- 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