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Paella party catering in Iwade, Kent
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Iwade: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Family reunions
Paella party catering for Iwade events
Party venues around Iwade
Iwade is about 2 miles north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For paella party catering in Iwade, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Iwade. Iwade is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of All Saints, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Parks such as Milton Creek Country Park normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Paella party catering in ME9 is planned around your venue and your guests. From The Street, Sheerstone and Sheppey Way or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at parties in Howt Green (1 mile south), Kemsley (1 mile south-east), Milton Regis (2 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (2 miles south) and Murston (3 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Minster (4 miles north-east), Davington (8 miles south-east) and Foley Park (11 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Court Hall Museum (1.8 miles south) and Castle Rough (1.5 miles south-east).
- Nearby schools include Westlands School (2.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Woolpack pub (within half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.8 miles south)
Paella party catering for your party in Iwade
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. On the menu are mixed paella, churros and vegetable paella, and we are often booked for retirement celebrations and family get-togethers.
Parties around Iwade are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How we price paella party catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Common questions in Iwade
How far is Iwade from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London.
Which station should guests use for Iwade?
The closest is Kemsley station, roughly 1 mile away.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
What does paella party catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How far in advance should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Who books paella party catering in Iwade?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there’s little waste.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Iwade and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Big birthdays
For guests coming by train, Kemsley station is about 1 mile away.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- The venue requirements
- How each diet is kept separate
- Exactly what’s included in the price
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Tell us how many children are coming
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why Iwade hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Drinks service on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Where we can cook in Iwade
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Sunset in Iwade is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start 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.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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- 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