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Paella party catering in Parkgate, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Parkgate and across Kent.
- Naming days and christenings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Summer garden parties
Book paella party catering in Parkgate
Who books paella party catering in Parkgate?
It is sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big family gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Birthday parties
Thinking of a party in Wattle Wood? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How late numbers can change
About our paella party catering in Parkgate
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. We cook vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella, and we are often booked for christenings and naming days and anniversary celebrations.
Near Parkgate, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan seats for most guests
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
Live paella or other catering?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
What’s in the pans
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
Planning a party in Parkgate
Parkgate is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in TN30, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Parkgate is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Parkgate to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Smallhythe Place (3.7 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Parkgate, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in TN30, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Cranbrook Road, Millpond Lane and Tenterden Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater parties in Clapper Hill (1 mile north-west), East End (1 mile west), Strood (2 miles south), Fosten Green (2 miles north-west) and London Beach (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Bearsted (13 miles north) and Park Wood (12 miles north).
A little further out are Mervyn Quinlan Museum (1.5 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (1.5 miles west).
Towns and villages near Parkgate
What else we do in Parkgate
Your questions about paella party catering in Parkgate
How far is Parkgate from London?
About 43 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Is my garden big enough?
Usually, yes, if there’s a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send a picture and we will check.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
How far in advance should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. Send your date and we will check.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Parkgate is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
- 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