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Paella party catering in Keycol, Kent
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Keycol and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Celebrations of life
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering in Keycol
What paella party catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
Planning paella party catering in Keycol? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
How our paella party catering works in Keycol
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. Whether it’s birthday parties and wakes and celebrations of life, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and tapas.
Near Keycol, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Party venues around Keycol
Keycol is about 2 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For paella party catering in Keycol, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Newington station is about 1.1 miles away. If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Keycol can be an alternative, as long as there’s outdoor space to cook. Keycol is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in ME9 is planned around your venue. Streets in the area include Rooks View, Hill Farm View and Rook Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. For parties just outside Keycol, we cover Bobbing (1 mile east), Chestnut Street (1 mile south), Newington (1 mile west), Danaway (1 mile south-west) and Oad Street (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (9 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.8 miles east) and Bayford Court (2.3 miles east).
- Local schools include Westlands School (1 mile south-east)
- Local pubs include George Inn (1 mile west)
Places near Keycol
What else we do in Keycol
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Count adults and children separately
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Have bins ready
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
The process
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it’s light in Keycol until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Churros
All ages love churros.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Keycol: your questions answered
How far is Keycol from London?
About 35 miles from central London.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Bartholomew: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
For event organisers in Keycol
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Why choose paella party catering in Keycol?
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Keycol and Kent:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Big family gatherings
- Naming days and christenings
- Milestone birthdays
After a christening at a church like Church of St Bartholomew, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
- 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