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Paella party catering in Romney Street, 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 Romney Street.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Naming days and christenings
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Paella party catering for Romney Street events
Paella party catering in Romney Street, made fresh on the day
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the party menu is complete. Whether it is garden get-togethers and anniversaries and engagement parties, we can cook seafood paella, mixed paella and churros and more.
Country parties near Romney Street suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
For event organisers in Romney Street
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Romney Street is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Romney Street questions
Do you come out to small places like Romney Street?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Could we have live paella in Kemsing Down?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Will the neighbours notice?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it’s a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
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Parties in Romney Street: gardens, venues and local tips
Romney Street is about 4 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Romney Street will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cook in 922 places in Kent. We cook right across the region, from Romney Street to London (18 miles away).
Parks such as Kemsing Down normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. Historic houses near Romney Street include Lullingstone Castle (2.3 miles north-west) and Knole House (4.6 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Romney Street, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cater parties across TN15 and the streets around it. That could mean a party in a garden on Bower Lane and Romney Street or the roads around them. For parties just outside Romney Street, we cover East Hill (1 mile north-east), Knatts Valley (1 mile east), Woodlands (1 mile south-east), Cotman's Ash (1 mile south-east) and Kemsing (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Otford Heritage Centre (2.1 miles south-west) and Kemsing Castle Bank (1.7 miles south).
What paella party catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we’re needed on site
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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