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Paella Party Catering in Rolvenden
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Rolvenden.
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
Paella party catering in Rolvenden
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Plan seats for most guests
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Paella party catering in Rolvenden, cooked live
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. On the menu are mixed paella, tapas and seafood paella, and we’re often booked for milestone birthdays and retirement and leaving parties.
A country party near Rolvenden is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
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Paella compared with other options
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Catering across Kent, including Rolvenden
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Why choose paella party catering in Rolvenden?
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Parish Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each dish
Where we can cook in Rolvenden
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Rolvenden
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
How we price paella party catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we’re needed on site
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
Send us the date, your venue or TN17 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Hosting a paella party in Rolvenden
Rolvenden is about 12 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Across the TN17 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in 922 places across Kent. Our events stretch from Rolvenden to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
Historic houses near Rolvenden include Smallhythe Place (3.1 miles east) and Great Dixter (4.2 miles south-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Rolvenden, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in TN17, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a party in a garden on High Street, Sparkeswood Avenue and Glebe Field. Close by, we cover parties in West Cross (1 mile west), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south-east), Strood (1 mile north-east), Parkgate (2 miles north) and East End (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles north-east), Bearsted (15 miles north) and Park Wood (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include The C.M Booth Collection (under half a mile west) and Benenden Hospital (2.4 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Star Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Rolvenden questions
How far is Rolvenden from London?
About 44 miles from central London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is generally the best advert for the party.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Is paella OK for kids?
Yes. Children generally love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
On request. Crockery or disposables can be added.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Sunset in Rolvenden is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
- 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