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Paella Party Catering in Penenden Heath
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Penenden Heath. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in Penenden Heath?
How our paella party catering works in Penenden Heath
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the party menu is complete. For anniversary celebrations and christenings and naming days, we’ll put together a menu of tapas, mixed paella and vegetable paella for your guests.
Parties around Penenden Heath are often relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. A paella pan fits right in. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Give separate numbers for children
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
How it works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over. At midsummer, it’s light in Penenden Heath until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Penenden Heath, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Perfect for your party in Penenden Heath
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Penenden Heath, people book us for occasions like:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Birthday parties
Parks such as Vinters Valley Park generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
Planning a party in Penenden Heath
Penenden Heath is about 1 mile north of Maidstone, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Penenden Heath, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Penenden Heath is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Maidstone East station is about 0.7 miles away. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Paul's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Penenden Heath, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in ME14, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on Rock Road, Byron Road and Knowle Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. You’ll find Penenden Heath on the A249, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. We also cook at parties in Foley Park (1 mile south-west), Harbourland (1 mile north), Grove Green (1 mile east), Ringlestone (1 mile north-west) and Maidstone (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Faversham (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum (0.7 miles south-west) and The Mall Maidstone (0.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include Valley Park School (0.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hollybush Public House (0.5 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The length of service
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- Distance and access to the venue
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.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Penenden Heath
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For event organisers in Penenden Heath
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Penenden Heath? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
Questions from Penenden Heath
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 follow the site rules.
Is Penenden Heath close to London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece.
- 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