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Paella party catering in Oad Street, Kent
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Oad Street: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
Paella party catering in Oad Street
How we price paella party catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Oad Street? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
About our paella party catering in Oad Street
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. On the menu are seafood paella, mixed paella and tapas, and we are often booked for wakes and memorial gatherings and anniversaries and engagement parties.
A country party near Oad Street is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Parties in Oad Street: gardens, venues and local tips
Oad Street is about 3 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. From the centre of Oad Street to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Oad Street to Canterbury (18 miles away).
Local halls and clubs near Oad Street are an option if the garden is small. After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Oad Street is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area. Close by, we cover parties in Danaway (1 mile north-west), Chestnut Street (1 mile north), Silver Street (1 mile south-east), Bredgar (1 mile south-east) and South Green (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east) and Faversham (9 miles east).
A little further out are Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.8 miles north-east) and Bayford Court (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Oad Street include Detling Hill.
- Local schools include Westlands School (1.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Plough & Harrow pub (under half a mile east)
Occasions we cook for in Oad Street
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Oad Street and Kent:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Anniversary celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Newington station, about 1.9 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- Space, access and power needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How each diet is kept separate
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. Sunset in Oad Street is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Count adults and children separately
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
Children love watching the paella cook, at a safe distance.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Why choose live paella in Oad Street?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Towns and villages near Oad Street
Other catering in Oad Street
Common questions in Oad Street
Is Oad Street too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Oad Street from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
How far in advance should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. We’ll check availability straight away.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
- 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