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Paella Party Catering for Maidstone events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Maidstone.
- Baby celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Big family gatherings
Paella party catering for Maidstone events
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. A summer party in Maidstone 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.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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Paella party catering in Maidstone, cooked live
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. Whether it’s retirement celebrations and big birthdays, we can cook tapas, seafood paella and churros and more.
Parties in Maidstone can be anywhere from a garden to a function room. We need a level spot outdoors or under a ventilated cover. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Why choose live paella in Maidstone?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- We cover Maidstone and the whole of Kent
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
What’s in the pans
Churros
All ages love churros.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Places near Maidstone
Other catering in Maidstone
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Maidstone
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
What paella party catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we are needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
Planning paella party catering in Maidstone? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Maidstone parties: what to know
Maidstone is about 31 miles south-east of London, in Kent. For paella party catering in Maidstone, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Maidstone to Canterbury (24 miles away).
After a christening at a church like St Philip's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Thinking of a party in River Len LNR? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Maidstone is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of ME15, ME16, ME14 and ME17. We can cater a party on streets such as Square Hill Road, Arundel Square and Square Hill or the roads around them. Maidstone is on the A20 and A26, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Close by, we cover parties in Tovil (1 mile west), Foley Park (1 mile north), Shepway (1 mile south-east), Penenden Heath (1 mile north) and Weavering (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Kent, Maidstone has lots of places to hold a party.
Well-known places in the area include Maidstone Carriage Museum (under half a mile north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (1.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Schools near Maidstone include Maidstone Grammar School (less than half a mile south-east) and St Augustine Academy (1.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Paper Makers Arms (under half a mile north)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Warn the neighbours
- Have bins ready
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
Perfect for your party in Maidstone
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Whatever you are celebrating in Maidstone, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Family reunions
- Retirement celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (2.4 miles south-east) and Leeds Castle (4.6 miles east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Before booking anyone
- The venue requirements
- Travel and parking costs
- What happens if it rains
- Staff numbers and hours
Maidstone questions
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Maidstone close to London?
About 31 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater for children?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Often, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. A photo helps.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
- 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