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Paella Party Catering for High Halden events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in High Halden.
- Big family gatherings
- Baby celebrations
- Summer garden parties
Planning an event in High Halden?
Live paella or other catering?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover High Halden and the whole of Kent
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
How our paella party catering works in High Halden
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a picture if you are unsure. Popular choices include mixed paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater naming days and christenings and celebrations of life.
A country party near High Halden is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella typically gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
How the day works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. A summer party in High Halden stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or TN26 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in High Halden
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
There is 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.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the space, if you can
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Where we can cook in High Halden
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, 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.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Parties in High Halden: gardens, venues and local tips
High Halden is about 7 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. For paella party catering in High Halden, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around High Halden. High Halden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from High Halden to Canterbury (about 20 miles away).
Historic houses near High Halden include Smallhythe Place (4.6 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. If guests are coming by rail, Pluckley station is about 3.9 miles away. High Halden is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in TN26, we plan around your venue and timings. From Woodgates Close, Little Robhurst and Tilden Close or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater parties in Further Quarter (1 mile north), Wissenden (2 miles north), Bethersden (3 miles north-east), Maltman's Hill (4 miles north) and Chambers' Green (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles east), Foley Park (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (15 miles west), Tenterden (3 miles south) and Bearsted (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Romden Castle (2.9 miles north) and Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.7 miles south-east).
- Schools near High Halden include Homewood School (1.9 miles south-west)
Perfect for your party in High Halden
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Retirement celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Big family gatherings
- Christenings and naming days
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Parish Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staff numbers and hours
High Halden: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like High Halden?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is High Halden from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Towns and villages near High Halden
Other catering in High Halden
- 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