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Paella Party Catering in Park Farm
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Park Farm.
- Milestone birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Live paella party catering in Park Farm
Paella compared with other options
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Catering across Kent, including Park Farm
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Paella party catering in Park Farm, cooked live
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a picture. For street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and anniversary celebrations, we can cook mixed paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
Parties around Park Farm are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
What affects the price in Park Farm
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Park Farm, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
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
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Park Farm? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer party in Park Farm stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece.
Park Farm parties: what to know
Park Farm is about 1 mile south of Ashford, in Kent. For a party in Park Farm, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Park Farm to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Historic houses near Park Farm include Godinton House (3.1 miles north-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Thinking of a party in Ashford Green Corridors? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Park Farm, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Paella party catering in TN23 and TN25 is planned around your venue and timings. From Hawthorn Road, Snowbell Road and Redberry Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. We also cook at parties in Kingsnorth (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile north-east), Stanhope (1 mile north-west), South Willesborough (1 mile north-east) and Finberry (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (13 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (10 miles east), Davington (14 miles north) and Preston (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (2.4 miles north-east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.1 miles north). Open spaces near Park Farm include Orlestone Forest.
- Local schools include John Wallis Academy (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Queen's Head Public House (0.5 miles west)
Your questions about paella party catering in Park Farm
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Michael: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Park Farm from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Park Farm.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Warn the neighbours
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Places near Park Farm
What else we do in Park Farm
- 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