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Paella party catering in Mersham, Kent
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Mersham.
- Naming days and christenings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden get-togethers
Paella party catering in Mersham
Mersham questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Mersham for guests?
The closest is Ashford International station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Is my garden big enough?
Most gardens are fine. We need level ground, clearance and access. A picture helps.
Do you cover Mersham?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Mersham. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How our paella party catering works in Mersham
A paella party works in most gardens, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a picture. Popular choices include seafood paella, mixed paella and tapas, and typical bookings are for family reunions and summer garden parties.
In a small place like Mersham, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Have bins ready
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Tapas
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Occasions we cook for in Mersham
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Family get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
If guests are coming by rail, Ashford International station is about 2.9 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Allergen information for each dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
How the day works
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 while your guests chat. Sunset in Mersham is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Parties in Mersham: gardens, venues and local tips
Mersham is about 3 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We cook at parties in homes, gardens and venues in Mersham. Mersham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Mersham to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Thinking of a party in Poulton Wood? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Nearby historic houses include Westenhanger Castle (4.7 miles east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Mersham is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in TN25, we can bring paella party catering to you. That could mean a party in a garden on Church Road, The Street and Church Close or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Sevington (1 mile north-west), South Stour (1 mile south-west), Ridgeway (1 mile east), Hinxhill Park (2 miles north) and Smeeth (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (3 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (7 miles south-east) and Davington (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Ashford Designer Outlet (2.6 miles north-west) and William Harvey Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Hatch Park.
- Nearby, you will find The Farriers Arms (under half a mile south-west)
Why choose live paella in Mersham?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- No hidden extras in your quote
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Also near Mersham
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DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
- 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