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Paella party catering in Kingsdown, Kent
Planning paella party catering in Kingsdown? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Garden get-togethers
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
Paella party catering for Kingsdown events
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
About our paella party catering in Kingsdown
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. We are often asked to cater big birthdays and summer garden parties, serving tapas, seafood paella and mixed paella.
A country party near Kingsdown is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Hosting a paella party in Kingsdown
Kingsdown is about 3 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Kingsdown and nearby villages. Kingsdown is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Kingsdown to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (3.9 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Thinking of a party in Doddington Place Gardens? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Kingsdown, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in ME9, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For parties just outside Kingsdown, we cover Newbury (1 mile north), Erriottwood (1 mile east), Dungate (1 mile west), Bapchild (1 mile north) and Lynsted (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles east) and Faversham (5 miles east).
A little further out are Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.9 miles north) and Newnham Castle (1.8 miles south-east).
Events we cater in Kingsdown
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Big family gatherings
After a christening at a church like Church of St Catherine, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if it rains
- Travel and parking costs
Kingsdown: your questions answered
How far is Kingsdown from London?
About 40 miles from central London.
Is Kingsdown too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How far in advance should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Plan where rubbish goes
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
What affects the price in Kingsdown
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The address or venue name
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Kingsdown?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Kingsdown hosts choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer party in Kingsdown stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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- 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