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Paella Party Catering for Gravesend events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Gravesend.
- Milestone birthdays
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Live paella party catering in Gravesend
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Paella party catering for your party in Gravesend
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. On the menu are vegetable paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re frequently booked for street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and wakes and celebrations of life.
In a town like Gravesend, a garden party is the classic choice, with a local hall or club as a good back-up if the garden is small. We just need a level spot to cook. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
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What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Sunset in Gravesend is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or DA12 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Warn the neighbours
- Count adults and children separately
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Paella compared with other options
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you are a guest too. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Gravesend
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Gravesend questions
What’s the nearest station to Gravesend for guests?
The closest is Gravesend station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Christ Church Milton?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you cater in Gravesend?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Gravesend is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Frequently, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Hosting a paella party in Gravesend
Gravesend is about 9 miles north-west of Gillingham, in Kent. For paella party catering in Gravesend, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Gravesend. Gravesend is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 21 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Cobham College (2.9 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. After a christening at a church like Christ Church Milton, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
This part of Kent takes in DA12 and DA11. We can cater a party on streets such as Christ Church Road, Hillside Drive and Laurel Avenue. Gravesend sits on or near the A2 and A226, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. We also cook at parties in Windmill Hill (1 mile north-west), Milton-next-Gravesend (1 mile north-east), Denton (1 mile east), Singlewell or Ifield (1 mile south) and Northfleet (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Swanley (9 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Museum (0.9 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4.5 miles west). The countryside around Gravesend includes Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include St John's Catholic Comprehensive (within half a mile north-east) and St John's Catholic Comprehensive (under half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Waterloo Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
- 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