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Paella party catering in Otham, Kent
Planning paella party catering in Otham? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Otham?
How our paella party catering works in Otham
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the party menu is complete. We cook mixed paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are often booked for engagement and anniversary parties and family get-togethers.
For a party in Otham, your garden is often the best venue. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Otham questions
Which station should guests use for Otham?
The closest is Bearsted station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cover Otham?
Yes, we do. Otham is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Parties in Otham: gardens, venues and local tips
Otham is about 2 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Parties in Otham are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Otham to Canterbury (about 22 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (0.6 miles north-east) and Leeds Castle (2.7 miles east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Thinking of a party in Mote Park? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Otham, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the ME15 and ME17 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. From Church Road, Spartall Drive and Ellis Field or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. For parties just outside Otham, we cover Willington (1 mile north-west), Park Wood (1 mile south-west), Langley (1 mile south-east), Shepway (1 mile north-west) and Caring (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Kent Fire Brigade Museum (2.4 miles west) and KIMS hospital (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Otham include Detling Hill.
- Local schools include Senacre Wood Primary School (less than half a mile north-west) and New Line Learning Academy (1.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (less than half a mile east)
Why choose paella party catering in Otham?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
In Otham and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Family get-togethers
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Nicholas's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How bad weather is handled
- The venue requirements
A closer look at the menu
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Have bins ready
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Tell us how many children are coming
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Otham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
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How it works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Otham 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.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
What affects the price in Otham
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book 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.
- 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