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Paella party catering in Kippington, 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 makes the food a highlight of your party in Kippington.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Summer garden parties
- Baby celebrations
Paella party catering near Kippington
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Give separate numbers for children
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Paella party catering in Kippington, made fresh on the day
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a picture. Popular choices include churros, mixed paella and vegetable paella, and we are regularly asked to cater baby celebrations and anniversary celebrations.
Around Kippington, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Party venues around Kippington
Kippington is about 1 mile south of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For a party in Kippington, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Kippington. We cover 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 20 miles away.
Thinking of a party in Montreal Park? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. If guests are coming by rail, Sevenoaks station is about 0.5 miles away. Kippington is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cater parties across TN13, TN14 and TN15. Streets in the area include Glebe Lane, Beech Road and Grange Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Nearby, we also cater parties in Sevenoaks (1 mile north), Bessels Green (1 mile north-west), Riverhead (1 mile north), Dunton Green (2 miles north) and Chipstead (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Kemsing Castle Bank (3.3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Museum (0.7 miles east). The countryside around Kippington includes Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include New Beacon School (0.5 miles south) and Knole Academy (1.2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Black Boy Public House (0.6 miles east)
Towns and villages near Kippington
Other catering in Kippington
Common questions in Kippington
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Kippington for guests?
Sevenoaks station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Is paella OK for kids?
Yes. Children normally love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
How we price paella party catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Kippington, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer party in Kippington stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Kippington
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Perfect for your party in Kippington
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
In Kippington and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Historic houses near Kippington include Knole House (1.2 miles east) and Ightham Mote (4 miles east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and parking costs
- Staff numbers and hours
- The deposit and payment dates
- 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