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Paella party catering in Pembles Cross, Kent
Planning paella party catering in Pembles Cross? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Naming days and christenings
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How our paella party catering works in Pembles Cross
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. Popular choices include churros, vegetable paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for naming days and christenings and wakes and memorial gatherings.
Country parties near Pembles Cross suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Warn the neighbours
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Parties in Pembles Cross: gardens, venues and local tips
Pembles Cross is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Pembles Cross and nearby villages. Pembles Cross is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St James, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Nearby historic houses include Leeds Castle (5 miles north-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Pembles Cross, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cook at parties all over the TN27 postcode area and the streets around it. For parties just outside Pembles Cross, we cover Potter's Forstal (1 mile south), Egerton Forstal (1 mile south), Newland Green (1 mile south-east), Egerton (1 mile east) and Mundy Bois (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (0.5 miles north-west).
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we’re needed on site
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
Send us the date, your venue or TN27 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Towns and villages near Pembles Cross
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How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. For a late-May party in Pembles Cross, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- We cover Pembles Cross and the whole of Kent
- Fast service from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
Why choose paella party catering in Pembles Cross?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there is little waste.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Family get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Naming days and christenings
If guests are coming by rail, Lenham station is about 2.8 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Allergen information for each dish
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Common questions in Pembles Cross
How far is Pembles Cross from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Pembles Cross?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
- 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