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Paella party catering in Kennington, Kent
Looking for paella party catering in Kennington? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Milestone birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family reunions
Planning an event in Kennington?
Paella party catering in Kennington, cooked live
Paella is made for relaxed parties: it’s served from the pan and shared, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. Whether it’s street and neighbourhood parties and retirement and leaving parties, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and tapas and more.
Parties around Kennington are often relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Why choose paella party catering in Kennington?
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Milestone birthdays
- Family reunions
- Naming days and christenings
- Leaving dos and retirements
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before booking
- How each diet is kept separate
- Who provides the crockery
- What happens if it rains
- VAT, if it applies
Towns and villages near Kennington
What else we do in Kennington
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Kennington
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
For event organisers in Kennington
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Kennington? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Kennington parties: what to know
Kennington is about 2 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. We cook at parties in homes, gardens and venues in Kennington and the surrounding area. We cater in 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Ashford International station is about 1.7 miles away. Thinking of a party in Conningbrook Lakes Country Park? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Kennington, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of TN24 and TN25. Whether your party is on Park Road, York Road and Ball Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Kennington is on the A28, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Nearby, we also cater parties in Bockhanger (1 mile south-west), Potters Corner (1 mile west), Boughton Lees (2 miles north), Godinton (2 miles south-west) and Willesborough (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north-east), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are County Square (1.4 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Hatch Park.
- Schools near Kennington include Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north) and Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose Inn (less than half a mile north)
How it works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer party in Kennington stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Kennington, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Warn the neighbours
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Kennington? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Your questions about paella party catering in Kennington
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Kennington close to London?
About 48 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What does paella party catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Frequently, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Why choose live paella in Kennington?
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Kennington hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A quote that spells everything out
- Real theatre, not just catering
- 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