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Paella Party Catering for Headcorn events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Headcorn and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
Paella party catering near Headcorn
About our paella party catering in Headcorn
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around Headcorn. On the menu are mixed paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are regularly asked to cater retirement celebrations and celebrations of life.
For a party in Headcorn, your garden is frequently the best venue. Tell us about access and parking, and we will bring everything else. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Is live paella right for your party?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you are a guest too. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Events in Headcorn and across Kent
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Occasions we cook for in Headcorn
It is generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Family get-togethers
- Celebrations of life
- Retirement celebrations
- Big birthdays
For guests coming by train, Headcorn station is in Headcorn itself.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Warn the neighbours
- Count adults and children separately
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Nearby places to Headcorn
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Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Your questions about paella party catering in Headcorn
We’re having a ceremony at St Peter's and St Paul's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Headcorn?
Headcorn has its own station: Headcorn station.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
The process
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Headcorn is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Hosting a paella party in Headcorn
Headcorn is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in TN27, we will come to your venue or garden. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Headcorn to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Peter's and St Paul's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Headcorn, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cater parties across the TN27 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Station Road, High Street and Knight's Way, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Hearnden Green (1 mile north-west), Southernden (2 miles north-east), Swift's Green (2 miles east), Lashenden (2 miles south) and Smarden Bell (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (15 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Sutton Valence Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Benenden Hospital (5.8 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Kings Arms Inn And Shop Adjoining To Right (within half a mile south-west)
- 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