Kent · England
Paella Party Catering for Henhurst events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Henhurst. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Celebrations of life
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Summer garden parties
Planning an event in Henhurst?
Henhurst: your questions answered
Can you cook in Jeskyns?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How far is Henhurst from London?
About 22 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
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 take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How many different paellas?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
How our paella party catering works in Henhurst
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. We take care of the food. We’re often asked to cater leaving dos and retirements and naming days and christenings, with mixed paella, tapas and vegetable paella.
A country party near Henhurst is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Send us the date, your venue or DA12 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
About the dishes
Churros
All ages love churros.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella generally gets the photos.
Why choose paella party catering in Henhurst?
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Henhurst:
- Birthday parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
After a christening at a church like Church of St Margaret, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer party in Henhurst stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Henhurst? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Party venues around Henhurst
Henhurst is about 2 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Henhurst will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Henhurst is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Henhurst to London (about 22 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Cobham College (1 mile south-east) and Starkey Castle (4.2 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Sole Street station, about 1.3 miles south.
Anywhere in DA12, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Henhurst, we also cover Singlewell or Ifield (1 mile north-west), Istead Rise (1 mile west), Gravesend (2 miles north), Denton (2 miles north) and Northfleet Green (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (9 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Gravesham Museum (2.8 miles north) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Henhurst include Thamesview School (1.6 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The George Inn (0.7 miles north-west)
Live paella or other catering?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Nearby places to Henhurst
Other catering in Henhurst
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Henhurst
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- 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