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Paella party catering in Shoreham, Kent
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 Shoreham.
- Baby celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering near Shoreham
About our paella party catering in Shoreham
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues. Typical bookings include garden parties and summer barbecues and retirement celebrations, serving vegetable paella, tapas and mixed paella.
In a small place like Shoreham, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
How it works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer party in Shoreham stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Shoreham parties: what to know
Shoreham is about 4 miles north of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Shoreham, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Shoreham to London (about 16 miles away).
Historic houses near Shoreham include Lullingstone Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and Knole House (4.8 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about a mile of Shoreham, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in TN14, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, Boakes Meadow and Church Street; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover parties in Badgers Mount (1 mile west), Sepham Heath (1 mile south-west), Twitton (1 mile south), Otford (2 miles south) and Lullingstone (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east), Tonbridge (10 miles south-east) and Northfleet (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Sevenoaks Hospital (3.2 miles south) and Otford Heritage Centre (1.9 miles south). Open spaces near Shoreham include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Old George Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Questions from Shoreham
Do you come out to small places like Shoreham?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Do you cover Shoreham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Shoreham. For a quote, use our quote form.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Have cover ready for a shower
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Shoreham, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Towns and villages near Shoreham
What else we do in Shoreham
Perfect for your party in Shoreham
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Milestone birthdays
- Family reunions
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
If guests are coming by rail, Shoreham (Kent) station is in Shoreham itself.
Before booking anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The wet-weather plan
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Organising a club, school or community event in Shoreham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Is live paella right for your party?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you are a guest too. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering 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