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Paella Party Catering in Kemsley
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Kemsley.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
Live paella party catering in Kemsley
Paella party catering in Kemsley, made fresh on the day
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and mixed paella, and we’re frequently booked for baby celebrations and milestone birthdays.
For a party in Kemsley, your garden is frequently the best venue. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we will do the rest. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated.
About the dishes
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Kemsley hosts choose us
- Catering across Kent, including Kemsley
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer party in Kemsley 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.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
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.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Give separate numbers for children
- Have cover ready for a shower
We are set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Who books paella party catering in Kemsley?
It’s sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Big family gatherings
- Big birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- How each diet is kept separate
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Travel and parking costs
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Kemsley
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
Common questions in Kemsley
We are having a ceremony at Parish Church of the Holy Trinity: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook in Milton Creek Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
Will the neighbours notice?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is usually the best advert for the party.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Parties in Kemsley: gardens, venues and local tips
Kemsley is about 1 mile north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For paella party catering in Kemsley, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Kemsley. Kemsley is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Local halls and clubs near Kemsley are an option if the garden is small. Thinking of a party in Milton Creek Country Park? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Kemsley is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in ME10 and ME9, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Court Road, Menin Road and Hurst Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. For parties just outside Kemsley, we cover Howt Green (1 mile west), Milton Regis (1 mile south-east), Sittingbourne (1 mile south), Iwade (1 mile north-west) and Murston (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (7 miles south-east), Minster (5 miles north-east), Davington (7 miles south-east) and Foley Park (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are Castle Rough (0.6 miles east) and Court Hall Museum (0.8 miles south-west).
- Local schools include Borden Grammar School (1.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Three Hats Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (0.8 miles south-west)
For event organisers in Kemsley
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Nearby places to Kemsley
Other catering in Kemsley
- 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