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Paella Party Catering for Maplescombe events
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Maplescombe. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Baby celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
Book paella party catering in Maplescombe
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
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.
About our paella party catering in Maplescombe
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. For family get-togethers and anniversaries and engagement parties, we can cook mixed paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella for your guests.
Country parties near Maplescombe suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
How we price paella party catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Maplescombe: your questions answered
Do you cater 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.
What’s the nearest station to Maplescombe for guests?
Eynsford station, about 1.6 miles west of the centre.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Will the neighbours notice?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. Let the neighbours know.
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
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.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. Sunset in Maplescombe 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.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Planning paella party catering in Maplescombe? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A clear, itemised quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Maplescombe parties: what to know
Maplescombe is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Maplescombe and the surrounding area. Maplescombe is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Maplescombe to London (18 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Lullingstone Castle (1.9 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Maplescombe, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in DA4, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For parties just outside Maplescombe, we cover West Kingsdown (1 mile south-east), East Hill (1 mile south), Eynsford (1 mile north-west), Knatts Valley (2 miles south) and Speed Gate (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Eynsford Castle (1.5 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (5 miles south-west).
Perfect for your party in Maplescombe
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Maplescombe, people book us for occasions like:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Retirement celebrations
- Baby celebrations
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Eynsford station, about 1.6 miles west.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
- 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