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Paella Party Catering for Ringlestone events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Ringlestone and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Retirement celebrations
- Family get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
Book paella party catering in Ringlestone
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters often try it too.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Paella party catering for your party in Ringlestone
Paella is made for relaxed parties: it is served from the pan and shared, without any fuss. For milestone birthdays and retirement celebrations, we can cook tapas, churros and mixed paella.
In a place like Ringlestone, a garden party is typically the easiest option. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Why choose paella party catering in Ringlestone?
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Ringlestone and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Celebrations of life
- Big family gatherings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Paul's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
- Staff numbers and hours
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
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Questions from Ringlestone
Can you cook in Whatman Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How far is Ringlestone from London?
About 30 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you cook indoors?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Why choose live paella in Ringlestone?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Events in Ringlestone and across Kent
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Ringlestone parties: what to know
Ringlestone is about 2 miles north of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Ringlestone and nearby villages. Ringlestone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Ringlestone to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
Historic houses near Ringlestone include Stoneacre (3.7 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. If guests are coming by rail, Maidstone Barracks station is about 0.8 miles away. Ringlestone is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Paella party catering in ME14 and ME16 is planned around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Hyde Road, Mill Lane and Edna Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover parties in Sandling (1 mile north), Abbey Gate (1 mile north), Foley Park (1 mile south-east), Penenden Heath (1 mile south-east) and Harbourland (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Northfleet (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are Maidstone Hospital (1.7 miles south-west) and Fremlin Walk (1 mile south). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Maidstone Grammar School for Girls (0.6 miles south) and St. Simon Stock Catholic School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Harvester pub (within half a mile north)
The process
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it’s light in Ringlestone until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Ringlestone? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Ringlestone
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
What affects the price in Ringlestone
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Ringlestone
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
- 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