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Paella Party Catering for Ightham events
Planning paella party catering in Ightham? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Big birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Paella party catering in Ightham
Live paella or other catering?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you are a guest too. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
How our paella party catering works in Ightham
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. Whether it’s neighbourhood celebrations and naming days and christenings, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and churros and more.
A country party near Ightham is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Churros
All ages love churros.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Other catering in Ightham
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Sangria sets the mood.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. At midsummer, it’s light in Ightham until about 9:20pm, 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 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.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or TN15 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Common questions in Ightham
Is Ightham too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. Send us a picture.
Party venues around Ightham
Ightham is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Ightham and the surrounding area. Ightham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 22 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Borough Green & Wrotham station is about 1.5 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Ightham Mote (1.5 miles south) and Old Soar Manor (2.1 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ightham, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Kent takes in TN15, so your party can be anywhere in it. That could mean a party in a garden on The Street, Redwell Lane and Old Lane. For parties just outside Ightham, we cover Oldbury (1 mile north), Ivy Hatch (1 mile south-west), Sheet Hill (1 mile south-east), Styants Bottom (1 mile north-west) and Yopps Green (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (1.1 miles north) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.3 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Wrotham School (1.9 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old House (less than half a mile north-west)
What affects the price in Ightham
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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