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Paella Party Catering in Reading Street
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Reading Street: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Baby celebrations
Live paella party catering in Reading Street
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. For a late-May party in Reading Street, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Paella party catering in Reading Street, made fresh on the day
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. Typical bookings include anniversaries and engagement parties and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, with chicken and chorizo paella, churros and seafood paella.
Near Reading Street, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
How we price paella party catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
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.
Reading Street questions
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Reading Street close to London?
About 48 miles from central London.
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.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Frequently, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a photo of the space.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Paella compared with other options
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- We cover Reading Street and the whole of Kent
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Drinks service on request
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Towns and villages near Reading Street
Other catering in Reading Street
Occasions we cook for in Reading Street
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there is little waste.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Reading Street and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Parties in Reading Street: gardens, venues and local tips
Reading Street is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Reading Street and nearby villages. Reading Street is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Reading Street to Canterbury (22 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.3 miles east. Nearby historic houses include Smallhythe Place (1.8 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Here we cover the TN30 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Reading Street, we also cover Stone Corner (1 mile south-west), Acton (2 miles south-west), Appledore Heath (2 miles east), Leigh Green (2 miles north-west) and Stone in Oxney (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), Tenterden (3 miles north-west), Kennington (11 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Smallhythe Place (1.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- 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