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Paella party catering in Southernden, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Southernden. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Garden get-togethers
Book paella party catering in Southernden
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
How our paella party catering works in Southernden
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. Typical bookings include naming days and christenings and engagement and anniversary parties, serving vegetable paella, seafood paella and mixed paella.
A country party near Southernden is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book 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.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Paella compared with other options
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Catering across Kent, including Southernden
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. A summer party in Southernden stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, 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 your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Planning paella party catering in Southernden? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Hosting a paella party in Southernden
Southernden is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Parties in Southernden are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Historic houses near Southernden include Leeds Castle (4.8 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Southernden is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Paella party catering in TN27 is planned around your venue and your guests. If your venue is just outside Southernden, we also cover Swift's Green (1 mile south), Smarden Bell (2 miles south), Headcorn (2 miles south-west), Hearnden Green (2 miles west) and Biddenden Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Davington (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Kent Firefighting Museum (3.8 miles south-west).
Who books paella party catering in Southernden?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Whatever you are celebrating in Southernden, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big family gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
- Neighbourhood celebrations
For guests coming by train, Headcorn station is about 2.1 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether VAT is included
- Space, access and power needs
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Southernden
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Southernden
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Southernden for guests?
Headcorn station, about 2.1 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you supply crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Often, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
When should I book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
Nearby places to Southernden
Other catering in Southernden
- 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