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Paella Party Catering for Rolvenden Layne events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Rolvenden Layne. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Milestone birthdays
- Celebrations of life
Live paella party catering in Rolvenden Layne
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Send us the date, your venue or TN17 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
About our paella party catering in Rolvenden Layne
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. We cook tapas, mixed paella and churros, and we’re frequently booked for neighbourhood celebrations and birthday parties.
Country parties near Rolvenden Layne suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
How it works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, it is light in Rolvenden Layne until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Questions from Rolvenden Layne
Is Rolvenden Layne close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it is a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Planning a party in Rolvenden Layne
Rolvenden Layne is about 12 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Rolvenden Layne or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Parish Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Rolvenden Layne, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the TN17 postcode area. Whether your party is on Maytham Road, Frensham Road and Winser Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Rolvenden Layne, we also cover Rolvenden (1 mile north-west), Strood (1 mile north), West Cross (1 mile north-west), Newenden (2 miles south-west) and Small Hythe (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles north-east), Park Wood (14 miles north), Kennington (14 miles north-east) and New Romney (14 miles east).
A little further out are The C.M Booth Collection (0.9 miles north-west) and Benenden Hospital (3.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Flatropers Wood.
- Local pubs include The Star Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
Children love watching the paella cook, from a safe distance.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Occasions we cook for in Rolvenden Layne
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Rolvenden Layne book us for events such as:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Historic houses near Rolvenden Layne include Smallhythe Place (2.5 miles east) and Great Dixter (3.7 miles south-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Space, access and power needs
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
Live paella or other catering?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you’re a guest too. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Rolvenden Layne hosts choose us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Events in Rolvenden Layne and across Kent
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Towns and villages near Rolvenden Layne
Other catering in Rolvenden Layne
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
- 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