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Paella Party Catering in Shorne Ridgeway
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 Ridgeway.
- Milestone birthdays
- Family reunions
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Planning an event in Shorne Ridgeway?
Hosting a paella party in Shorne Ridgeway
Shorne Ridgeway is about 3 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Shorne Ridgeway will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cook in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
Parks such as Shorne Woods Country Park usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. Christenings and naming days frequently 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.
We cook at parties all over DA12. Whether your party is on Racefield Close, The Ridgeway and Tanyard Hill or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater parties in Shorne (1 mile north), Upper Ifield (1 mile north-west), Higham (1 mile north-east), Gadshill (1 mile east) and Thong (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-west) and Northfleet (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find French Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Rochester Castle (3.2 miles east). Not far away are Gad's Hill and Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Shorne Ridgeway include Strood Academy (1.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Rose and Crown pub (less than half a mile north)
Paella party catering in Shorne Ridgeway, made fresh on the day
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. On the menu are seafood paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for big family gatherings and anniversaries and engagement parties.
In a small place like Shorne Ridgeway, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
What paella party catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Occasions we cook for in Shorne Ridgeway
It’s sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Naming days and christenings
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
Historic houses near Shorne Ridgeway include Cobham College (1.9 miles south-west) and Temple Manor (2.7 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Staff numbers and hours
- How bad weather is handled
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Give separate numbers for children
- Warn the neighbours
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer party in Shorne Ridgeway stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Drinks service on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Catering across Kent, including Shorne Ridgeway
Questions from Shorne Ridgeway
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Shorne Ridgeway?
The closest is Higham station, roughly 2 miles away.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables are available.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
- 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