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Paella Party Catering in Harvel
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Harvel.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
Planning an event in Harvel?
Paella party catering in Harvel, made fresh on the day
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. Whether it’s christenings and naming days and family get-togethers, we can cook churros, vegetable paella and tapas and more.
A country party near Harvel is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Why choose live paella in Harvel?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
What affects the price in Harvel
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
The process
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. A summer party in Harvel stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Harvel
What’s the nearest station to Harvel for guests?
The closest is Sole Street station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
How far is Harvel from London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much does paella party catering cost in Harvel?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Warn the neighbours
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Count adults and children separately
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, from a safe distance.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Hosting a paella party in Harvel
Harvel is about 6 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Harvel or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Harvel is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
Historic houses near Harvel include Cobham College (3.4 miles north-east) and Starkey Castle (4.2 miles east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Parks such as Trosley Country Park typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Anywhere in DA13, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on St Francis Road, Hart Lane and Harvel Street or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Harvel for paella party catering include Priestwood Green (1 mile north), Culverstone Green (1 mile south-west), Priestwood (1 mile north), South Street (1 mile north-west) and Vigo Village (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
A little further out are Leybourne Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Harvel includes Ranscombe Farm.
- Local schools include Meopham School (1.7 miles north)
Where we can cook in Harvel
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
Events we cater in Harvel
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Retirement celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
- Big birthdays
If guests are coming by rail, Sole Street station is about 2.7 miles away.
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- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Allergen information for each dish
- Payment terms and deposit
- 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