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Paella party catering in Rabbit's Cross, Kent
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Rabbit's Cross.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Celebrations of life
Paella party catering for Rabbit's Cross events
Paella party catering for your party in Rabbit's Cross
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. Typical bookings include anniversary celebrations and street and neighbourhood parties, with chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
In a small place like Rabbit's Cross, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
How we price paella party catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Rabbit's Cross
Also in Rabbit's Cross
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Rabbit's Cross
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
A closer look at the menu
Churros
All ages love churros.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Planning a party in Rabbit's Cross
Rabbit's Cross is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. For a party in Rabbit's Cross, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Rabbit's Cross is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Rabbit's Cross to Canterbury (24 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Staplehurst station, about 1.8 miles south. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Rabbit's Cross, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cater parties across ME17. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Cross-at-Hand (1 mile south), Devil's Den (1 mile east), Underling Green (2 miles west), Farthing Green (2 miles east) and St Ann's Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find South East Romany Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Oakwood Hospital (5.7 miles north-west).
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. For a late-May party in Rabbit's Cross, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Rabbit's Cross? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Rabbit's Cross: your questions answered
How far is Rabbit's Cross from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Rabbit's Cross too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Let us know numbers and ages.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Give separate numbers for children
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Occasions we cook for in Rabbit's Cross
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (3.9 miles north) and Leeds Castle (4.8 miles north-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What to look for in a quote
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How each diet is kept separate
- Space, access and power needs
- 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