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Paella party catering in Grubb Street, Kent
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Grubb Street: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Milestone birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Retirement and leaving parties
Planning an event in Grubb Street?
How our paella party catering works in Grubb Street
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. We cook mixed paella, churros and tapas, and we are often booked for street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and baby celebrations.
In a small place like Grubb Street, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Paella compared with other options
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you are a guest too. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
A closer look at the menu
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
Parties in Grubb Street: gardens, venues and local tips
Grubb Street is about 3 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Grubb Street and nearby villages. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 17 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Lullingstone Castle (5 miles south-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Longfield station, about 1 mile south-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Grubb Street, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in DA2, we can cook for your guests. For parties just outside Grubb Street, we cover Green Street Green (1 mile north), Westwood (1 mile north-east), St Margarets (1 mile west), South Darenth (1 mile west) and Bean (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (5 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Stone Castle (2.6 miles north) and Darent Valley Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Grubb Street includes Sawyers Lake.
- Local schools include Longfield Academy (1.2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Railway Tavern (0.9 miles south-east)
The process
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. A summer party in Grubb Street stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- 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.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Add a diet question to the invitation
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
How we price paella party catering
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
- How long we are needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Grubb Street: your questions answered
How far is Grubb Street from London?
Roughly 17 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Grubb Street?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Typically. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. Send us a picture.
What does paella party catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
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Events we cater in Grubb Street
It’s sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Family reunions
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Thinking of a party in Longfield Chalk Bank? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- 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