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Paella Party Catering in Perrywood
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Perrywood. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Planning an event in Perrywood?
Paella party catering in Perrywood, made fresh on the day
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. On the menu are churros, seafood paella and mixed paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and summer garden parties.
Near Perrywood, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Give separate numbers for children
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
Party venues around Perrywood
Perrywood is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. For paella party catering in Perrywood, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Perrywood is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Perrywood to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (3.4 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Perrywood, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in ME13, we plan around your venue and your guests. Other places close to Perrywood for paella party catering include Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (1 mile north-west), Shottenden (1 mile south), Neames Forstal (1 mile north-east) and Gushmere (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.1 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The White Lion Public House (0.5 miles north)
Common questions in Perrywood
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Perrywood from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
How much does paella party catering cost in Perrywood?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Is my garden big enough?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. Send us a picture.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Nearby places to Perrywood
Other catering in Perrywood
Why choose live paella in Perrywood?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Catering across Kent, including Perrywood
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Drinks service on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Why choose paella party catering in Perrywood?
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversary celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Big family gatherings
If guests are coming by rail, Selling station is about 1.2 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in Perrywood is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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