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Paella Party Catering for Payden Street events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Payden Street: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Milestone birthdays
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Family get-togethers
Book paella party catering in Payden Street
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Have bins ready
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Paella party catering for your party in Payden Street
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children typically love a simple chicken paella. For anniversary celebrations and street and neighbourhood parties, we can cook churros, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
Near Payden Street, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Where we can cook in Payden Street
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Payden Street
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
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 will work to it.
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How the day works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, it is light in Payden Street until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the 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 arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
About the dishes
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Events we cater in Payden Street
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Payden Street book us for occasions like:
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big family gatherings
- Big birthdays
After a christening at a church like Church of St Margaret, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether travel is included
- The wet-weather plan
Payden Street: your questions answered
How far is Payden Street from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Margaret: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Generally, if there is outdoor space to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Planning a party in Payden Street
Payden Street is about 6 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Parties in Payden Street are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Payden Street is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (4.3 miles east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Lenham station, about 2.3 miles south-west. Payden Street is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in ME17, we plan around your venue and timings. For parties just outside Payden Street, we cover Warren Street (1 mile south-east), Woodside Green (1 mile west), West Street (1 mile west), Wichling (1 mile north) and Cold Harbour (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (3.2 miles north-east).
- Nearby, you will find The Harrow pub (0.8 miles south-east)
Why choose live paella in Payden Street?
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Catering across Kent, including Payden Street
- Drinks service on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
- 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