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Paella Party Catering in Hareplain
Looking for paella party catering in Hareplain? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Big birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
Paella party catering for Hareplain events
How our paella party catering works in Hareplain
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the party menu is complete. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater garden get-togethers and neighbourhood celebrations.
Near Hareplain, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Count adults and children separately
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans, from a safe distance.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
About the dishes
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Who books paella party catering in Hareplain?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Big family gatherings
- Birthday parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Headcorn station, about 2.8 miles north.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- How late numbers can change
- The venue requirements
- Staff numbers and hours
Questions from Hareplain
How far is Hareplain from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables are available.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you come to Hareplain?
We do. Hareplain is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Usually. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
What paella party catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Hosting a paella party in Hareplain
Hareplain is about 10 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Hareplain or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Hareplain to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Hareplain, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in TN27, we plan around your venue and your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Three Chimneys (1 mile south-west), Biddenden (1 mile south-east), Curteis' Corner (1 mile east), Lashenden (2 miles north-east) and Standen (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
A little further out are Kent Firefighting Museum (0.8 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you will find Three Chimneys Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. A summer party in Hareplain stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- 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.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Hareplain
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- 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