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Paella party catering in Heaverham, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Heaverham and across Kent.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
Paella party catering near Heaverham
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Give separate numbers for children
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Plan seats for most guests
We’re set up before guests arrive.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Paella party catering for your party in Heaverham
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. Whether it is baby celebrations and garden get-togethers, we can cook tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and churros for your guests.
A country party near Heaverham is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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.
Heaverham parties: what to know
Heaverham is about 3 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Parties in Heaverham are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Heaverham to London (20 miles away).
Historic houses near Heaverham include Ightham Mote (3.3 miles south) and Knole House (3.3 miles south-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Heaverham is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in TN15, we can bring paella party catering to you. Other places close to Heaverham for paella party catering include Cotman's Ash (1 mile north-west), Woodlands (1 mile north), Kemsing (2 miles west), Knatts Valley (2 miles north) and Romney Street (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (7 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Otford Heritage Centre (2.5 miles west) and Kemsing Castle Bank (1 mile west). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Wrotham School (2.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Chequers Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. 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. At midsummer, it is light in Heaverham until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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About the dishes
Seafood paella
Seafood paella normally gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Events in Heaverham and across Kent
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
FAQs for Heaverham
Do you come out to small places like Heaverham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. Send your date and we will check.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is usually the best advert for the party.
What paella party catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
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.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Heaverham
What else we do in Heaverham
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- 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