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Paella party catering in Offham, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Offham.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Live paella party catering in Offham
Is live paella right for your party?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why Offham hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Events in Offham and across Kent
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
About our paella party catering in Offham
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around Offham. Whether it is garden parties and summer barbecues and engagement and anniversary parties, we will put together a menu of tapas, mixed paella and churros.
A country party near Offham is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
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A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Your questions about paella party catering in Offham
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Michael?
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.
Which station should guests use for Offham?
West Malling station, about 1.9 miles east of the centre.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can you supply plates?
On request. Crockery or disposables can be added.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How early should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Count adults and children separately
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Hosting a paella party in Offham
Offham is about 7 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Offham will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is West Malling station, about 1.9 miles east. After a christening at a church like Church of St Michael, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
We cook at parties all over the ME19 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your party is on Church Road, Pepingstraw Close and Teston Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater parties in Wrotham Heath (1 mile west), Comp (2 miles west), Kent Street (2 miles south), New Pound (2 miles south) and Herne Pound (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are Leybourne Castle (2.2 miles north-east) and Maidstone Hospital (4.8 miles east).
- Nearby, you will find King's Arms Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Why choose paella party catering in Offham?
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
In Offham and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Baby celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big birthdays
Historic houses near Offham include Old Soar Manor (3.1 miles south-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
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- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Space, access and power needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each dish
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it is light in Offham until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Planning paella party catering in Offham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
How we price paella party catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
- 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