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Paella party catering in Mill Hill, Kent
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Mill Hill.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Planning an event in Mill Hill?
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
About our paella party catering in Mill Hill
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. On the menu are churros, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella, and we are often booked for leaving dos and retirements and milestone birthdays.
In a place like Mill Hill, a garden party is usually the easiest option. Tell us about access and parking, and we’ll do the rest. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
What paella party catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is 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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Plan seats for most guests
We arrive before your guests to set up.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
How the day works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. For a late-May party in Mill Hill, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting 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.
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Party venues around Mill Hill
Mill Hill is about 1 mile west of Deal, in Kent. Across the CT14 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Mill Hill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Mill Hill to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Richard, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Historic houses near Mill Hill include Walmer Castle (1.4 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The coast is within about 2 miles, so seafood paella often features.
Paella party catering in CT14 is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Mary Road, Glack Road and Lydia Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. If your venue is just outside Mill Hill, we also cover Great Mongeham (1 mile west), Deal (1 mile east), Sholden (1 mile north), Sholden Meadows (1 mile north) and Walmer (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north) and Broadstairs (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.3 miles north-east) and Deal Castle (1.3 miles east).
- Local schools include Goodwin Academy (0.7 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Mill Inn (under half a mile east)
Questions from Mill Hill
Could we have live paella in Betteshanger Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
We are having a ceremony at St Richard: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. We’ll check availability right away.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
Who books paella party catering in Mill Hill?
It’s sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Mill Hill, people book us for events such as:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big family gatherings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Thinking of a party in Betteshanger Park? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- The wet-weather plan
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Travel and parking costs
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Also near Mill Hill
What else we do in Mill Hill
- 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