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Paella Party Catering for Sepham Heath events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Sepham Heath and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Sepham Heath?
About our paella party catering in Sepham Heath
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the whole menu is sorted. Typical bookings include street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and christenings and naming days, with mixed paella, tapas and churros.
Country parties near Sepham Heath 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 the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. A summer party in Sepham Heath stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Sepham Heath parties: what to know
Sepham Heath is about 3 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For paella party catering in Sepham Heath, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Sepham Heath is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 16 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Lullingstone Castle (3.1 miles north-east) and Down House (4.2 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Thinking of a party in Polhill Bank? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Sepham Heath, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in TN14 is planned around your venue. We also cook at parties in Halstead (1 mile north-west), Twitton (1 mile south-east), Badgers Mount (1 mile north), Knockholt Pound (1 mile south-west) and Shoreham (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Dartford (9 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (10 miles south-east) and Northfleet (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lullingstone Castle (3.1 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include Crown Cottages The Rose And Crown Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
How we price paella party catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Warn the neighbours
- Count adults and children separately
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Common questions in Sepham Heath
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Sepham Heath?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Will the neighbours notice?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What does paella party catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Events we cater in Sepham Heath
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Sepham Heath and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Family get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Garden get-togethers
For guests coming by train, Knockholt station is about 1.7 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- The wet-weather plan
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
- 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