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Paella Party Catering for Monk's Hill events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Monk's Hill. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Big birthdays
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering in Monk's Hill
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
About our paella party catering in Monk's Hill
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues. For street and neighbourhood parties and family get-togethers, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella and more.
A country party near Monk's Hill is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Nearby places to Monk's Hill
Other catering in Monk's Hill
How we price paella party catering
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Monk's Hill? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Party venues around Monk's Hill
Monk's Hill is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. For paella party catering in Monk's Hill, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Monk's Hill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Headcorn station is about 2.5 miles away. Monk's Hill is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in TN27, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From The Cut and Smarden Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. For parties just outside Monk's Hill, we cover Standen (1 mile south-west), Smarden (1 mile north-east), Lashenden (1 mile west), Smarden Bell (1 mile north) and Curteis' Corner (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (15 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Romden Castle (1.8 miles east) and Benenden Hospital (4.4 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Flying Horse pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Your questions about paella party catering in Monk's Hill
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Michael?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Monk's Hill?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Monk's Hill.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
What does paella party catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. We will check availability straight away.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Paella compared with other options
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Drinks service on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A clear, itemised quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Events we cater in Monk's Hill
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
In Monk's Hill and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Big family gatherings
- Summer garden parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Big birthdays
After a christening at a church like Church of St Michael, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and parking costs
- Staff numbers and hours
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
For event organisers in Monk's Hill
Organising a club, school or community event in Monk's Hill? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in Monk's Hill is about 8:50pm 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.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or TN27 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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