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Paella party catering in Hunton, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Hunton. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Christenings and naming days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella party catering near Hunton
About our paella party catering in Hunton
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. We are frequently asked to cater christenings and naming days and celebrations of life, with chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and churros.
A country party near Hunton is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Parties in Hunton: gardens, venues and local tips
Hunton is about 4 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your party is in the ME15 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Hunton is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Mary's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Parks such as Quarry Wood usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Wherever your party is in ME15, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From West Street, Bensted Close and Bishop's Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Benover (1 mile west), Yalding (1 mile north-west), Congelow (1 mile west), Chainhurst (1 mile south-east) and Laddingford (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles west).
A little further out are Teapot Island (1.8 miles west) and Oakwood Hospital (3.7 miles north).
Also near Hunton
Other catering in Hunton
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Warn the neighbours
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Tell us how many children are coming
We are set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Why choose paella party catering in Hunton?
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
In Hunton and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Birthday parties
- Retirement celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, Yalding station is about 2.1 miles away.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- How long the team stays
- Allergen information for each dish
- If the price includes VAT
FAQs for Hunton
Can you cook in Quarry Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Should we have more than one paella?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it is light in Hunton until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Hunton, and we will put together a menu and price.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
- 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