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Paella Party Catering in Snodland
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 Snodland.
- Christenings and naming days
- Big family gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella party catering near Snodland
Paella party catering in Snodland, made fresh on the day
A paella party works in most gardens, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a photo. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, churros and tapas, and we’re regularly asked to cater garden get-togethers and big birthdays.
In a place like Snodland, a garden party is generally the easiest option. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we will do the rest. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
What paella party catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Questions from Snodland
What’s the nearest station to Snodland for guests?
Snodland has its own station: Snodland station.
Could we have live paella in Holborough Marshes?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Often, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How much does paella party catering cost in Snodland?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Sunset in Snodland is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Why choose live paella in Snodland?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Drinks service on request
- We cover Snodland and the whole of Kent
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Places near Snodland
Also in Snodland
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
Perfect for your party in Snodland
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Whatever you are celebrating in Snodland, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Family reunions
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Big birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
After a christening at a church like Church of the New Jerusalem, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How late numbers can change
- Who provides the crockery
- How each diet is kept separate
Hosting a paella party in Snodland
Snodland is about 4 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. For a party in Snodland, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Snodland. Snodland is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Snodland to London (26 miles away).
Historic houses near Snodland include Starkey Castle (2.5 miles north) and Cobham College (4.5 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Thinking of a party in Holborough Marshes? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Paella party catering in ME6 and ME19 is planned around your venue. From Hammonds Square, High Street and Bingley Close or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. With the A228 close by, Snodland is simple for us to get to with everything for your party. Close by, we cover parties in Holborough (1 mile north-east), Paddlesworth (1 mile west), Lunsford (1 mile south), Peters Village (1 mile north-east) and New Hythe (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (7 miles north).
A little further out are Leybourne Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Medway megaliths (2.8 miles east). The countryside around Snodland includes Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near Snodland include The Holmesdale School (under half a mile south)
- Nearby, you will find The Monks Head pub (within half a mile north-east)
- 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