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Paella Party Catering in Roughway
Planning paella party catering in Roughway? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
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Paella party catering in Roughway
Paella party catering for your party in Roughway
Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. Typical bookings include street and neighbourhood parties and big family gatherings, with mixed paella, tapas and seafood paella.
A country party near Roughway is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Give separate numbers for children
- Add a diet question to the invitation
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Sunset in Roughway is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
A closer look at the menu
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Questions from Roughway
Is Roughway too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Roughway?
The closest is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Can you supply crockery?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Do you come to Roughway?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Roughway and the rest of Kent. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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.
Roughway parties: what to know
Roughway is about 4 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. For a party in Roughway, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Roughway is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Roughway to London (about 25 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.9 miles north.
Anywhere in TN11, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For parties just outside Roughway, we cover Dunk's Green (1 mile west), Plaxtol (1 mile north-west), Swanton (1 mile east), West Peckham (2 miles east) and Claygate Cross (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Hadlow Tower museum (2.1 miles south) and Ightham Court (3.3 miles north-west).
- Nearby, you will find The Kentish Rifleman Public House (0.6 miles west)
Paella compared with other options
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Fast service from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Roughway? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Nearby places to Roughway
More for events in Roughway
Why choose paella party catering in Roughway?
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Roughway:
- Celebrations of life
- Family get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Birthday parties
Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (0.7 miles north) and Ightham Mote (2.4 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How bad weather is handled
- Travel and parking costs
- 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