Kent · England
Paella Party Catering for Southfleet events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Southfleet.
- Family get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
Live paella party catering in Southfleet
Questions from Southfleet
Is Southfleet too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Southfleet for guests?
The closest is Longfield station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
How far in advance should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it’s soon. Send your date and we will check.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you cater for children?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
Paella party catering in Southfleet, cooked live
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. We are frequently asked to cater street and neighbourhood parties and baby celebrations, with seafood paella, churros and tapas.
A country party near Southfleet is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How we price paella party catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we’re needed on site
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Places near Southfleet
Also in Southfleet
Is live paella right for your party?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Hosting a paella party in Southfleet
Southfleet is about 2 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Southfleet and nearby villages. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Southfleet to London (about 19 miles away).
Parks such as Longfield Chalk Bank normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. For guests coming by train, Longfield station is about 1.5 miles away.
For paella party catering in DA13, we plan around your venue and timings. Your party could be at a home on Red Street, Gloxinia Road and Brakefield Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Southfleet for paella party catering include Hook Green (1 mile south-west), Northfleet Green (1 mile east), Betsham (1 mile north-west), Painters Ash (1 mile north-east) and Springhead (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Swanley (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Community Hospital (2.7 miles north-east) and Bluewater (2.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Northfleet School for Girls (1.3 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Black Lion pub (within half a mile south-west)
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, it is light in Southfleet until about 9:20pm, 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.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Where we can cook in Southfleet
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
- 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