Kent · England
Paella Party Catering for Labour-in-vain events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Labour-in-vain.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family reunions
Paella party catering near Labour-in-vain
About our paella party catering in Labour-in-vain
Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. Typical bookings include big family gatherings and anniversaries and engagement parties, serving churros, mixed paella and tapas.
A country party near Labour-in-vain is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated.
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Labour-in-vain? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
What paella party catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Labour-in-vain is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- 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.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Planning a party in Labour-in-vain
Labour-in-vain is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For a party in Labour-in-vain, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 21 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.8 miles south. After a christening at a church like Church of St George, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Labour-in-vain, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cater parties across TN15 and the streets around it. For parties just outside Labour-in-vain, we cover Wrotham (1 mile south), Fairseat (1 mile north-east), Hodsoll Street (2 miles north-east), Trottiscliffe (2 miles east) and Culverstone Green (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (8 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (5.1 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The George And Dragon Public House (0.8 miles south)
About the dishes
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Who books paella party catering in Labour-in-vain?
It’s sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Labour-in-vain, people book us for events such as:
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Family reunions
- Celebrations of life
Thinking of a party in Trosley Country Park? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Before you book anyone
- How long the team stays
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Warn the neighbours
- Plan where rubbish goes
We are set up before guests arrive.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
Also near Labour-in-vain
Also in Labour-in-vain
Common questions in Labour-in-vain
Could we have live paella in Trosley Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is Labour-in-vain close to London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
What does paella party catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
- 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