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Paella Party Catering for Shorne 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 Shorne.
- Big family gatherings
- Big birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
Paella party catering for Shorne events
Paella party catering in Shorne, made fresh on the day
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues. Typical bookings include neighbourhood celebrations and big birthdays, with churros, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
A country party near Shorne is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
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What else we do in Shorne
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Shorne hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Drinks service on request
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Where we can cook in Shorne
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Shorne
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
How we price paella party catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Shorne? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Why choose paella party catering in Shorne?
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Family get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Milestone birthdays
After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the team stays
- Payment terms and deposit
- Space, access and power needs
- What the price includes, item by item
Shorne parties: what to know
Shorne is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Shorne and the surrounding area. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Higham station is about 1.7 miles away. Thinking of a party in Shorne Woods Country Park? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Anywhere in DA12, we can bring paella party catering to you. Local streets include The Street, Cob Drive and Crown Green; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. For parties just outside Shorne, we cover Upper Ifield (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south), Higham (1 mile east), Thong (1 mile west) and Gadshill (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles south), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (4 miles west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Thamesview School (1.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Rose and Crown pub (less than half a mile south)
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. For a late-May party in Shorne, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Have bins ready
- Let the neighbours know
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
About the dishes
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Shorne: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Shorne for guests?
Higham station, about 1.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Shorne 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.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
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.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
- 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