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Paella Party Catering for Leadingcross Green events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Leadingcross Green: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Summer garden parties
Paella party catering near Leadingcross Green
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
Paella party catering for your party in Leadingcross Green
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. We are frequently asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and birthday parties, serving seafood paella, mixed paella and tapas.
Near Leadingcross Green, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
The process
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. A summer party in Leadingcross Green stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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Party venues around Leadingcross Green
Leadingcross Green is about 8 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For paella party catering in Leadingcross Green, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our events stretch from Leadingcross Green to Canterbury (17 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Leadingcross Green has its own station, Lenham station. Thinking of a party in Kiln Wood? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Leadingcross Green is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in ME17, we plan around your venue. Your party could be at a home on Headcorn Road and Boughton Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Lenham (1 mile north), Lenham Forstal (2 miles south-east), Woodside Green (2 miles north-east), West Street (2 miles north-east) and Lenham Heath (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (2.3 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.5 miles west).
- Nearby schools include The Lenham School (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Wishful Thinker pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Your questions about paella party catering in Leadingcross Green
What’s the nearest station to Leadingcross Green for guests?
Lenham station, in Leadingcross Green itself.
Is Leadingcross Green too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. We’ll check availability right away.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know and we’ll add it to the quote.
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.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Who books paella party catering in Leadingcross Green?
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Naming days and christenings
- Big family gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Leaving dos and retirements
After a christening at a church like St Mary's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
- How each diet is kept separate
- Staff numbers and hours
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Catering across Kent, including Leadingcross Green
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Leadingcross Green
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Leadingcross Green? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
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About the dishes
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
- 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