Kent · England
Paella Party Catering for Kent Street events
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Kent Street. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
Paella party catering near Kent Street
Kent Street: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Kent Street for guests?
Wateringbury station, about 2.1 miles south-east of the centre.
Could we have live paella in Manor Park Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. A photo helps.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Kent Street.
How early should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Paella party catering for your party in Kent Street
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. Typical bookings include family get-togethers and baby celebrations, serving seafood paella, churros and tapas.
Near Kent Street, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated.
About the dishes
Churros
All ages love churros.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Who books paella party catering in Kent Street?
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Baby celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
If guests are coming by rail, Wateringbury station is about 2.1 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- What happens if it rains
- Who provides the crockery
- VAT, if it applies
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Kent Street? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Plan seats for most guests
- Have bins ready
- Tell us how many children are coming
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Towns and villages near Kent Street
Other catering in Kent Street
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a party in Kent Street
Kent Street is about 6 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Kent Street or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Kent Street to London (26 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (2.8 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Parks such as Manor Park Country Park generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
We cook at parties all over ME18. Local streets include Kent Street and Malling Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Kent Street for paella party catering include Herne Pound (1 mile south-west), Mereworth (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile west), Pizien Well (1 mile south-east) and Swanton (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.5 miles north-west) and Maidstone Hospital (4.3 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Queens Head Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A clear, itemised quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Drinks service on request
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Kent Street is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- 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