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Paella party catering in Sittingbourne, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Sittingbourne.
- Family get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Baby celebrations
Planning an event in Sittingbourne?
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Paella party catering in Sittingbourne, made fresh on the day
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues. We are often asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and wakes and memorial gatherings, with chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and mixed paella.
In a town like Sittingbourne, a garden party is the classic choice, and a hall or club works if the garden doesn’t. All we need is a level cooking spot. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Sittingbourne
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
Towns and villages near Sittingbourne
Other catering in Sittingbourne
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Events we cater in Sittingbourne
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Sittingbourne, people book us for occasions like:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement and leaving parties
If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Sittingbourne can be an alternative, as long as there’s outdoor space to cook.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Let the neighbours know
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Tell us how many children are coming
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Hosting a paella party in Sittingbourne
Sittingbourne is about 37 miles east of London, in Kent. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Sittingbourne and nearby villages. Sittingbourne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. If guests are coming by rail, Sittingbourne has its own station, Sittingbourne station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Sittingbourne, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Paella party catering in ME10 and ME9 is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include High Street, Roman Square and Moonstone Square, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Sittingbourne is on the A2 and A249, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Other places close to Sittingbourne for paella party catering include Murston (1 mile east), Milton Regis (1 mile north-east), Kemsley (1 mile north), Howt Green (1 mile north-west) and Heart's Delight (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (7 miles east), Minster (6 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (15 miles west). Sittingbourne is among the bigger towns we cover in Kent, with plenty of venues for parties.
Nearby you’ll also find Court Hall Museum (under half a mile north) and Bayford Court (less than half a mile east).
- Nearby schools include Milton Court Primary Academy (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Golden Hope pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (0.5 miles north)
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. At midsummer, it is light in Sittingbourne 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.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Paella compared with other options
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Your questions about paella party catering in Sittingbourne
Could we have live paella in Milton Creek Country Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is Sittingbourne close to London?
About 37 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How many different paellas?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you supply crockery?
We can. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
- 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