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Paella Party Catering in Knatts Valley
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Knatts Valley: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
Paella party catering in Knatts Valley
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. A summer party in Knatts Valley stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Paella party catering in Knatts Valley, made fresh on the day
Paella is made for relaxed parties: it is served from the pan and shared, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and anniversaries and engagement parties, serving churros, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas.
In a small place like Knatts Valley, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Places near Knatts Valley
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Have bins ready
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Count adults and children separately
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
What paella party catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we are needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Knatts Valley
How far is Knatts Valley from London?
About 19 miles from central London.
We are having a ceremony at Church of Saint Mary the Virgin: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Will the neighbours notice?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. Let the neighbours know.
Do you come to Knatts Valley?
We do. We cook at events in Knatts Valley and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How early should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Party venues around Knatts Valley
Knatts Valley is about 4 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Parties in Knatts Valley are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Knatts Valley is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Knatts Valley to London (about 19 miles away).
Thinking of a party in Kemsing Down? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Knatts Valley is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cook at parties all over TN15. Local streets include Knatts Lane and Knatts Valley Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Knatts Valley for paella party catering include East Hill (1 mile north-west), Woodlands (1 mile south), Romney Street (1 mile west), West Kingsdown (1 mile north-east) and Cotman's Ash (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Hospital (3.9 miles south-west) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2 miles south-west).
- 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