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Paella Party Catering in Otford
Paella 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 Otford.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Retirement celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
Paella party catering near Otford
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. For a late-May party in Otford, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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How our paella party catering works in Otford
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella, and we are regularly asked to cater retirement and leaving parties and engagement and anniversary parties.
In a place like Otford, a garden party is usually the easiest option. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we will do the rest. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
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What else we do in Otford
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Hosting a paella party in Otford
Otford is about 2 miles north of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Otford or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Otford is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Otford to London (18 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Otford station is in Otford itself. Nearby historic houses include Knole House (3.2 miles south) and Lullingstone Castle (3.3 miles north). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Otford is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cater parties across TN14. Streets in the area include Station Road, High Street and Bubblestone Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Twitton (1 mile west), Shoreham (2 miles north), Sepham Heath (2 miles north-west), Halstead (3 miles north-west) and Badgers Mount (3 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (9 miles south-east) and Northfleet (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Kemsing Castle Bank (1.7 miles east) and Otford Heritage Centre (less than half a mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Otford include St Michael's Preparatory School (0.7 miles east) and Knole Academy (1.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Woodman pub (less than half a mile north)
Why choose paella party catering in Otford?
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Christenings and naming days
- Family get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Celebrations of life
Parks such as Fackenden Down usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if it rains
- When payment is due
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Let the neighbours know
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
For event organisers in Otford
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Common questions in Otford
Is Otford close to London?
Roughly 18 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could we have live paella in Fackenden Down?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Generally, if there is outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Otford
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Events in Otford and across Kent
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
What paella party catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in 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