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Paella party catering in Leigh, Kent
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Leigh and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Baby celebrations
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering near Leigh
Leigh questions
How far is Leigh from London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Leigh?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Yes. Children usually 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’ll include it in the quote.
Paella party catering for your party in Leigh
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. For christenings and naming days and garden parties and summer barbecues, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, tapas and mixed paella for your guests.
A country party near Leigh is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Leigh? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Leigh parties: what to know
Leigh is about 3 miles west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Across the TN11 area, we can bring the pans to you. Leigh is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 25 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Leigh (Kent) station is in Leigh itself. Nearby historic houses include Penshurst Place (2 miles south-west) and Chiddingstone Castle (3.3 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
For paella party catering in TN11, we plan around your venue and timings. From High Street, Green View Avenue and The Green or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For parties just outside Leigh, we cover Lower Haysden (1 mile east), Printstile (2 miles south), Bidborough (2 miles south-east), Tonbridge (3 miles east) and Stockland Green (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles east), Sevenoaks (6 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east) and Foley Park (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and The Milne Museum (2.4 miles east). The countryside around Leigh includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local schools include The Judd School (2.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Fleur De Lis Cottages Fleur De Lis Public House (less than half a mile west)
Also in Leigh
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan seats for most guests
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Give separate numbers for children
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. For a late-May party in Leigh, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Why choose live paella in Leigh?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- We cover Leigh and the whole of Kent
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
- 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