Kent · England
Paella Party Catering for Longfield Hill events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Longfield Hill and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Big family gatherings
- Birthday parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Book paella party catering in Longfield Hill
Paella party catering for your party in Longfield Hill
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. We are often asked to cater wakes and memorial gatherings and retirement celebrations, serving chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and churros.
Country parties near Longfield Hill suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
- The number of people
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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A closer look at the menu
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Events we cater in Longfield Hill
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Family get-togethers
- Birthday parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Meopham station, about 1 mile east.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if it rains
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
How it works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, it is light in Longfield Hill until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Longfield Hill
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Let the neighbours know
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan seats for most guests
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
We are set up before guests arrive.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
Longfield Hill: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mildred?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Longfield Hill for guests?
The closest is Meopham station, roughly 1 mile away.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables can be added.
Can you cook indoors?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How far in advance should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. We will check availability straight away.
Planning a party in Longfield Hill
Longfield Hill is about 3 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Longfield Hill and nearby villages. Longfield Hill is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 20 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mildred, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Thinking of a party in Rectory Meadow? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Longfield Hill is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in DA3, we can cook for your guests. Your party could be at a home on Main Road, Nurstead Lane and Ryecroft or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include New Barn (1 mile north-west), Hartley (1 mile west), Nash Street (1 mile north-east), Meopham (1 mile south-east) and Longfield (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Stone Castle (4.5 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (4 miles north). The countryside around Longfield Hill includes Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Longfield Academy (1.3 miles north-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