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Paella Party Catering for Greatness events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Greatness and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Live paella party catering in Greatness
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Paella party catering for your party in Greatness
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. For birthday parties and street and neighbourhood parties, we can cook mixed paella, seafood paella and churros and more.
Parties around Greatness are often relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Towns and villages near Greatness
Other catering in Greatness
Where we can cook in Greatness
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Greatness
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Count adults and children separately
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. A summer party in Greatness stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Hosting a paella party in Greatness
Greatness is about 1 mile north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. From the centre of Greatness to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Greatness is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Knole House (1.7 miles south) and Ightham Mote (3.7 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Parks such as Montreal Park usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. Greatness is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in TN13, TN14 and TN15, we plan around your venue. That could mean a party in a garden on Seal Road, Mill Lane and Sandy Lane. We also cook at parties in Seal (1 mile east), Godden Green (2 miles south-east), Styants Bottom (3 miles east), Bitchet Green (3 miles south-east) and Stone Street (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Museum (1.3 miles south) and Kemsing Castle Bank (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Greatness include Knole Academy (0.7 miles west) and Wildernesse School (0.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Bat and Ball pub (within half a mile south-west)
Your questions about paella party catering in Greatness
Which station should guests use for Greatness?
Bat & Ball station, in Greatness itself.
Could we have live paella in Montreal Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How far in advance should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it’s soon. We will check availability right away.
What does paella party catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cater in Greatness?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Greatness. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Will the neighbours notice?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it’s a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
Occasions we cook for in Greatness
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family reunions
- Retirement celebrations
- Celebrations of life
After a christening at a church like St John the Baptist, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Why choose live paella in Greatness?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Drinks service on request
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Catering across Kent, including Greatness
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
About the dishes
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
- 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