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Paella party catering in Scragged Oak, Kent
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Scragged Oak: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Naming days and christenings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Summer garden parties
Live paella party catering in Scragged Oak
Where we can cook in Scragged Oak
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Scragged Oak
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
Paella party catering for your party in Scragged Oak
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. We are frequently asked to cater neighbourhood celebrations and engagement and anniversary parties, serving tapas, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Country parties near Scragged Oak 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 one booking can cover the whole menu.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. For a late-May party in Scragged Oak, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Scragged Oak?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Drinks service on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What paella party catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
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.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Scragged Oak: your questions answered
How far is Scragged Oak from London?
About 32 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Scragged Oak too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Normally. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Places near Scragged Oak
Also in Scragged Oak
Scragged Oak parties: what to know
Scragged Oak is about 3 miles south-east of Chatham, in Kent. Across the ME14 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Bearsted station, about 3.2 miles south. After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Scragged Oak, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the ME14 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. For parties just outside Scragged Oak, we cover Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east), Kemsley Street (1 mile north), Bredhurst (1 mile north-west), Dunn Street (1 mile north-west) and Lidsing (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (5 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (6 miles east), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Faversham (13 miles east), Northfleet (13 miles north-west) and Minster (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Allington Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Detling Hill and Burham Down.
Occasions we cook for in Scragged Oak
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Scragged Oak book us for occasions like:
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Baby celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (4.8 miles south). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staff numbers and hours
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Count adults and children separately
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
- 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