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Paella Party Catering in Mereworth
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 Mereworth.
- Big birthdays
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Book paella party catering in Mereworth
Party venues around Mereworth
Mereworth is about 6 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Parties in Mereworth are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 26 miles away.
Historic houses near Mereworth include Old Soar Manor (2.5 miles west) and Ightham Mote (4.7 miles west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. If guests are coming by rail, Wateringbury station is about 2 miles away.
Wherever your party is in ME18, we can bring paella party catering to you. That could mean a party in a garden on The Street, Butcher's Lane and Tonbridge Road. Close by, we cover parties in Herne Pound (1 mile north), Kent Street (1 mile north), New Pound (1 mile north-west), Pizien Well (1 mile east) and West Peckham (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Maidstone Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Leybourne Castle (3.6 miles north-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Queens Head Public House (within half a mile north)
How our paella party catering works in Mereworth
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 cook mixed paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for garden parties and summer barbecues and engagement and anniversary parties.
A country party near Mereworth is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
What paella party catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Mereworth
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Let the neighbours know
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Sunset in Mereworth 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.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Mereworth? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Places near Mereworth
Other catering in Mereworth
Common questions in Mereworth
What’s the nearest station to Mereworth for guests?
Wateringbury station, about 2 miles east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Mereworth?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
How much does paella party catering cost in Mereworth?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Paella compared with other options
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at How we price And 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