Kent · England
Paella Party Catering for Hollybushes events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Hollybushes.
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Planning an event in Hollybushes?
Paella party catering in Hollybushes, made fresh on the day
Paella is relaxed food: it is served from the pan and shared, without any fuss. Typical bookings include wakes and celebrations of life and birthday parties, with vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas.
In a small place like Hollybushes, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Common questions in Hollybushes
Which station should guests use for Hollybushes?
The closest is Sittingbourne station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Is Hollybushes close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you cook indoors?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
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.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A picture helps.
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. A summer party in Hollybushes stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Hollybushes, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- 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 photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Planning a party in Hollybushes
Hollybushes is about 4 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Hollybushes and the surrounding area. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Thinking of a party in Cromers Wood? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Hollybushes, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cater parties across ME9 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Hollybushes, we also cover Bluetown (1 mile east), Milstead (1 mile north-west), Wichling (1 mile south-east), Doddington (1 mile east) and Frinsted (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (7 miles east).
A little further out are Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.5 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.7 miles east).
What paella party catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- How many courses
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Catering across Kent, including Hollybushes
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Places near Hollybushes
Other catering in Hollybushes
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Perfect for your party in Hollybushes
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
In Hollybushes and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Family get-togethers
- Birthday parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Historic houses near Hollybushes include Belmont House and Gardens (4.8 miles east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and parking costs
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
- 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