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Paella party catering in Frittenden, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Frittenden. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Christenings and naming days
- Milestone birthdays
Book paella party catering in Frittenden
Questions from Frittenden
Is Frittenden close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. We’ll check availability straight away.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Paella party catering in Frittenden, made fresh on the day
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and seafood paella, and we are frequently booked for celebrations of life and family reunions.
In a small place like Frittenden, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Why choose paella party catering in Frittenden?
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Frittenden, people book us for events such as:
- Big birthdays
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, Headcorn station is about 2.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long the team stays
- The deadline for final numbers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Organising a club, school or community event in Frittenden? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Frittenden parties: what to know
Frittenden is about 9 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. For paella party catering in Frittenden, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Frittenden is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in TN17, we can bring paella party catering to you. From The Street, Inglis Close and Parish Avenue or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Frittenden, we also cover Sinkhurst Green (1 mile north), Knox Bridge (1 mile west), Cranbrook Common (2 miles south-west), Sissinghurst (2 miles south-west) and Staplehurst (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles north), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Kings Hill (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles south) and Benenden Hospital (3.8 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include Bell And Jorrocks Public House (within half a mile north-east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Why choose live paella in Frittenden?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fast service from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- We cover Frittenden and the whole of Kent
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
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What else we do in Frittenden
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it is light in Frittenden until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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