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Paella Party Catering for Sevenoaks events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Sevenoaks.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Summer garden parties
- Family get-togethers
Planning an event in Sevenoaks?
Paella party catering in Sevenoaks, made fresh on the day
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. Typical bookings include big family gatherings and anniversary celebrations, serving mixed paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a town like Sevenoaks, a garden party is the classic choice, and a hall or club works if the garden does not. All we need is a level cooking spot. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Party venues around Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks is about 19 miles south-east of London, in Kent. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Sevenoaks and the surrounding area. Sevenoaks is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Sevenoaks to London (19 miles away).
Historic houses near Sevenoaks include Knole House (1.3 miles south-east) and Ightham Mote (3.9 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Thinking of a party in Montreal Park? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Sevenoaks is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in TN13, TN14, TN15 and TN8 is planned around your venue and timings. That could mean a party in a garden on London Road, High Street and Church Road. Sevenoaks sits on or near the A21 and A25, which makes travel to your party easy. Close by, we cover parties in Riverhead (1 mile west), Kippington (1 mile south), Dunton Green (1 mile north-west), Bessels Green (1 mile west) and Chipstead (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east). Sevenoaks is one of the larger places we cover in Kent, with plenty of venues for parties.
Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Sevenoaks include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Sevenoaks include Knole Academy (within half a mile north) and New Beacon School (1.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Rifleman pub (less than half a mile north-east)
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Questions from Sevenoaks
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Sevenoaks from London?
About 19 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A picture helps.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
How early should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Places near Sevenoaks
What else we do in Sevenoaks
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. At midsummer, it’s light in Sevenoaks until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. 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 book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Events in Sevenoaks and across Kent
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Who books paella party catering in Sevenoaks?
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Sevenoaks book us for events such as:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family reunions
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Summer garden parties
After a christening at a church like St John the Baptist, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if it rains
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan seats for most guests
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Add a diet question to the invitation
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Where we can cook in Sevenoaks
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Sevenoaks
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- 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