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Paella Party Catering in Platt
Looking for paella party catering in Platt? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Big family gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
Planning an event in Platt?
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Count adults and children separately
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Have enough chairs for most guests
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
Paella party catering for your party in Platt
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. Typical bookings include big birthdays and neighbourhood celebrations, serving seafood paella, vegetable paella and churros.
A country party near Platt is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
For event organisers in Platt
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Platt questions
Is Platt too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
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.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you cater for children?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Nearby places to Platt
What else we do in Platt
Platt parties: what to know
Platt is about 6 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Anywhere in TN15, we can bring the pans to you. Platt is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Platt to London (about 23 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Borough Green & Wrotham station is about 0.9 miles away. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Platt, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Kent takes in TN15. Streets in the area include St Mary's Close, Grange Road and Platt Common, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Comp (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile west), Crouch (1 mile south-west), Wrotham Heath (1 mile north-east) and Basted (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (1.8 miles west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (less than half a mile south-east).
- Schools near Platt include Wrotham School (1 mile north-west) and Wrotham School (1 mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Blue Anchor pub (within half a mile west)
What paella party catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
The process
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over. Sunset in Platt is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. 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.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Platt? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Platt?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Drinks service on request
Read How we price Or Our guide to 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