Kent · England
Paella party catering in Sandling, Kent
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Sandling: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Book paella party catering in Sandling
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
About our paella party catering in Sandling
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around Sandling. For anniversaries and engagement parties and baby celebrations, we can cook seafood paella, tapas and churros.
A country party near Sandling is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
What paella party catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
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. Just use our quote form.
Party venues around Sandling
Sandling is about 1 mile north-west of Foley Park, in Kent. From the centre of Sandling to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Sandling is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Maidstone East station, about 1.4 miles south. Historic houses near Sandling include Stoneacre (4.2 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Sandling, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Kent takes in ME14, ME16 and ME20, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Your party could be at a home on Lock Lane, Grange Lane and Tyland Lane. Sandling is on the M20, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. We also cook at parties in Abbey Gate (1 mile north), Ringlestone (1 mile south), Harbourland (1 mile east), Penenden Heath (1 mile south-east) and Foley Park (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west), Northfleet (12 miles north-west) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are KIMS hospital (2 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (less than half a mile south-west). Not far away are Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Schools near Sandling include The Maplesden Noakes School (1.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Yew Tree pub (under half a mile east)
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in Sandling is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Sandling? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Seafood paella usually gets the photos.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Also near Sandling
Other catering in Sandling
Why choose paella party catering in Sandling?
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Sandling book us for occasions like:
- Christenings and naming days
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Big family gatherings
Thinking of a party in Tyland Barn? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The wet-weather plan
- The venue requirements
- Whether travel is included
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Sandling questions
We’re having a ceremony at St Paul's Church: can you cater afterwards?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Sandling 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.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Sandling.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cook inside?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
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.
- 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