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Paella party catering in Singlewell or Ifield, Kent
Planning paella party catering in Singlewell or Ifield? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Milestone birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella party catering near Singlewell or Ifield
How we price paella party catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How our paella party catering works in Singlewell or Ifield
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. Typical bookings include engagement and anniversary parties and birthday parties, serving churros, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella.
Near Singlewell or Ifield, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Occasions we cook for in Singlewell or Ifield
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Singlewell or Ifield and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Margaret, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Paella compared with other options
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- We cover Singlewell or Ifield and the whole of Kent
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Singlewell or Ifield is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
Hosting a paella party in Singlewell or Ifield
Singlewell or Ifield is about 1 mile south of Gravesend, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Singlewell or Ifield, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Singlewell or Ifield is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Singlewell or Ifield to London (about 21 miles away).
Historic houses near Singlewell or Ifield include Cobham College (1.8 miles south-east) and Starkey Castle (5 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. For guests coming by train, Meopham station is about 1.9 miles away.
Paella party catering in DA12, DA11 and DA13 is planned around your venue and timings. Your party could be at a home on North Lane, Scott Road and Sandown Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Singlewell or Ifield for paella party catering include Henhurst (1 mile south-east), Istead Rise (1 mile south-west), Gravesend (1 mile north), Windmill Hill (2 miles north) and Northfleet Green (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Swanley (9 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles south).
A little further out are Gravesham Museum (2.1 miles north) and Stone Castle (4.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Singlewell or Ifield includes Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Thamesview School (1.2 miles north-east) and Saint George's Church of England School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The George Inn (within half a mile south-east)
FAQs for Singlewell or Ifield
How far is Singlewell or Ifield from London?
About 21 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Margaret: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Frequently, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Do you come to Singlewell or Ifield?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Singlewell or Ifield. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Is my garden big enough?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. A picture helps.
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Also near Singlewell or Ifield
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Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Count adults and children separately
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
- 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