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Paella party catering in Kemsing, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Kemsing. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
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About the dishes
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Paella party catering in Kemsing, made fresh on the day
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around Kemsing. Typical bookings include street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and big family gatherings, with vegetable paella, mixed paella and tapas.
For a party in Kemsing, your garden is frequently the best venue. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Kemsing: your questions answered
Can you cook in Kemsing Down?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How far is Kemsing from London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Is my garden big enough?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. Send us a picture.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in Kemsing? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Planning a party in Kemsing
Kemsing is about 2 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For a party in Kemsing, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Kemsing. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Knole House (2.8 miles south) and Lullingstone Castle (3.7 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. If guests are coming by rail, Otford station is about 1 mile away. Kemsing is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in TN15, we can cook for your guests. Whether your party is on High Street, Copperfields Walk and Childsbridge Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater parties in Cotman's Ash (1 mile north-east), Heaverham (2 miles east), Woodlands (2 miles north-east), Romney Street (2 miles north) and Knatts Valley (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south) and Northfleet (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Kemsing Castle Bank (0.5 miles east) and Otford Heritage Centre (1 mile west). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include St Michael's Preparatory School (0.6 miles north-west) and Knole Academy (2 miles south-west)
Why choose paella party catering in Kemsing?
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Kemsing, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Family get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Parks such as Kemsing Down usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and parking costs
- How long the team stays
- When final numbers are due
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Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. A summer party in Kemsing stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let the neighbours know
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Have cover ready for a shower
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
What paella party catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, 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