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Paella Party Catering for Smarden events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Smarden.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Big birthdays
- Retirement and leaving parties
Live paella party catering in Smarden
Paella party catering for your party in Smarden
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. Whether it is naming days and christenings and engagement and anniversary parties, we can cook vegetable paella, churros and seafood paella and more.
Near Smarden, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against 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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Why choose live paella in Smarden?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- We cover Smarden and the whole of Kent
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Hosting a paella party in Smarden
Smarden is about 8 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Smarden will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 2.6 miles east. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Smarden, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in TN27 is planned around your venue. Your party could be at a home on The Street, The Acorns and Water Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to Smarden for paella party catering include Biddenden Green (1 mile north-east), Smarden Bell (1 mile north-west), Monk's Hill (1 mile south-west), Swift's Green (1 mile north-west) and Standen (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romden Castle (1 mile east) and Benenden Hospital (5.3 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Chequers Inn (less than half a mile south)
Towns and villages near Smarden
Also in Smarden
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. A summer party in Smarden stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Smarden? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Smarden: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Smarden for guests?
The closest is Pluckley station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Is Smarden close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. Let the neighbours know.
Do you come to Smarden?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Smarden. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Events we cater in Smarden
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Smarden and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
After a christening at a church like Church of St Michael, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each dish
What affects the price in Smarden
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
- 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