Kent · England
Paella party catering in Kingston, Kent
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Kingston.
- Garden get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement and leaving parties
Planning an event in Kingston?
Paella party catering in Kingston, made fresh on the day
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the whole menu is sorted. We’re often asked to cater anniversary celebrations and baby celebrations, serving chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella.
Near Kingston, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
For event organisers in Kingston
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Kingston? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Also near Kingston
Also in Kingston
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Events we cater in Kingston
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Kingston and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Big family gatherings
- Christenings and naming days
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Parks such as Jumping Downs generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- How bad weather is handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Payment terms and deposit
Common questions in Kingston
What’s the nearest station to Kingston for guests?
Adisham station, about 2.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Kingston too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is typically the best advert for the party.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cover Kingston?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Kingston. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning a party in Kingston
Kingston is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Kingston and the surrounding area. We cover 922 places across Kent.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Giles, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (3.8 miles north-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Kingston is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cook at parties all over CT4. Streets in the area include The Street, Church Lane and Covet Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. For parties just outside Kingston, we cover Out Elmstead (1 mile south-east), Barham (1 mile south-east), Marley (1 mile south-west), Bishopsbourne (1 mile north-west) and Derringstone (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.2 miles north-west).
- Local pubs include Black Robin Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Warn the neighbours
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
How we price paella party catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Kingston? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer party in Kingston 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.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
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