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Paella party catering in Shottenden, Kent
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Shottenden and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Christenings and naming days
- Milestone birthdays
- Summer garden parties
Planning an event in Shottenden?
Paella party catering in Shottenden, made fresh on the day
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. We are frequently asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and family get-togethers, serving tapas, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
Country parties near Shottenden suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan seats for most guests
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Count adults and children separately
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Planning a party in Shottenden
Shottenden is about 5 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Across the CT4 area, we can cook for your guests. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Historic houses near Shottenden include Belmont House and Gardens (3.7 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Shottenden is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in CT4, we plan around your venue. Your party could be at a home on Shottenden Road, Goldups Lane and Beaney's Lane. If your venue is just outside Shottenden, we also cover Perrywood (1 mile north), Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles south-west) and Mountain Street (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (5 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (1.6 miles east).
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, it is light in Shottenden until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before 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 fill in our quote form.
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Why choose paella party catering in Shottenden?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Shottenden, people book us for events such as:
- Family reunions
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Neighbourhood celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, Selling station is about 2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- What happens if it rains
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
Send us the date, your venue or CT4 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Shottenden questions
How far is Shottenden from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Shottenden?
The closest is Selling station, roughly 2 miles away.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Frequently, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you cater for children?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Places near Shottenden
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Live paella or other catering?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Events in Shottenden and across Kent
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read Our prices page And 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