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Paella party catering in Hextable, Kent
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Hextable: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Retirement celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Book paella party catering in Hextable
Hextable parties: what to know
Hextable is about 3 miles south-west of Dartford, in Kent. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Hextable and nearby villages. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
Parks such as Dartford Heath normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Swanley station, about 1.5 miles south-west. Hextable is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cater parties across BR8 and DA2 and the streets around it. From Panter's, Southbank and Plantation Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. You will find Hextable on the B258, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Close by, we cover parties in Puddledock (1 mile north-west), Swanley Village (1 mile south-east), Stonehill Green (1 mile west), Joyden's Wood (1 mile north-west) and Wilmington (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (3 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (7 miles east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Broadway Shopping Centre (3.4 miles north-west) and Dartford Library (2.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Wansunt Pit.
- Local schools include Hextable School (under half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Ship pub (0.5 miles north-west)
How our paella party catering works in Hextable
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a photo if you’re unsure. Whether it’s street and neighbourhood parties and engagement and anniversary parties, we can cook churros, mixed paella and tapas.
In a place like Hextable, a garden party is generally the easiest option. Tell us about access and parking, and we’ll do the rest. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
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What else we do in Hextable
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why Hextable hosts choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Catering across Kent, including Hextable
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
FAQs for Hextable
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Peter?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Hextable?
The closest is Swanley station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it is a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you cater in Hextable?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Hextable is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose paella party catering in Hextable?
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Hextable, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Hall Place and Gardens (2.7 miles north) and Red House (3.8 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What happens if it rains
- The venue requirements
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. At midsummer, it is light in Hextable 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.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Let the neighbours know
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Count adults and children separately
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
- 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