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Paella party catering in Platt's Heath, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Platt's Heath and the surrounding area.
- Family reunions
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Live paella party catering in Platt's Heath
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Paella party catering in Platt's Heath, made fresh on the day
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. Popular choices include seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella, and we are regularly asked to cater retirement and leaving parties and engagement and anniversary parties.
A country party near Platt's Heath is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. Sunset in Platt's Heath is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Live paella or other catering?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Catering across Kent, including Platt's Heath
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Platt's Heath parties: what to know
Platt's Heath is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Platt's Heath or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Lenham station, about 1.2 miles north-east. Thinking of a party in Kiln Wood? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Platt's Heath is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in ME17, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include School Lane, Headcorn Road and Green Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Liverton Street (1 mile south-west), Sandway (1 mile north-east), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile south-east), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile west) and Grafty Green (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dog Collar Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1.8 miles south).
- Schools near Platt's Heath include The Lenham School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Wishful Thinker pub (0.8 miles east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
Your questions about paella party catering in Platt's Heath
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.
Can you cook in Kiln Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. 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.
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Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
Churros
All ages love churros.
- 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