Kent · England
Paella party catering in Norton Ash, Kent
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Norton Ash.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Summer garden parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Planning an event in Norton Ash?
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
About our paella party catering in Norton Ash
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. For big birthdays and wakes and celebrations of life, we can cook mixed paella, vegetable paella and churros for your guests.
Country parties near Norton Ash suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
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The process
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Norton Ash is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Norton Ash? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
What’s in the pans
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Planning a party in Norton Ash
Norton Ash is about 3 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Norton Ash. We cater in 922 places across Kent. Our events stretch from Norton Ash to Canterbury (about 11 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (3.6 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Teynham station, about 1.1 miles north-west.
We cook at parties all over the ME9 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include London Road and Lower Norton Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at parties in Deerton Street (1 mile north), Lewson Street (1 mile south-west), Tickham (1 mile south-west), Teynham (1 mile north-west) and Teynham Street (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (11 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles west), Whitstable (9 miles east) and Faversham (3 miles east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (2.7 miles south-west) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.8 miles west).
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (0.6 miles south-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Let the neighbours know
- Give separate numbers for children
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Sangria sets the mood.
Who books paella party catering in Norton Ash?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there’s little waste.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Norton Ash, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family reunions
- Celebrations of life
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before you book anyone
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staff numbers and hours
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Your questions about paella party catering in Norton Ash
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Norton Ash close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
What paella party catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
- 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