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Paella Party Catering for Springhead 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 Springhead.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Planning an event in Springhead?
Paella party catering in Springhead, made fresh on the day
Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, serving mixed paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Parties around Springhead are often relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. A paella pan fits right in. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
About the dishes
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Live paella or other catering?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- We cover Springhead and the whole of Kent
- Real theatre, not just catering
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Springhead
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell usually draws people over. A summer party in Springhead stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or DA11 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Give separate numbers for children
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
Children love watching the paella cook.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
FAQs for Springhead
We are having a ceremony at Parish Church of St Botolph: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Could we have live paella in Castle Hill Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Often, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Also near Springhead
Other catering in Springhead
Party venues around Springhead
Springhead is about 1 mile west of Northfleet, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Springhead, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Springhead is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Cobham College (4.1 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Parks such as Castle Hill Park usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
This part of Kent takes in DA11, DA10 and DA13. From Gwynn Road, Fleet Road and Roman Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. With the A2 close by, Springhead is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cater parties in Painters Ash (1 mile south-east), Northfleet (1 mile east), Northfleet Green (1 mile south), Betsham (1 mile south-west) and Ebbsfleet Valley (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Swanley (7 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Bluewater (2.5 miles west) and Gravesham Museum (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Northfleet School for Girls (0.6 miles east) and Saint George's Church of England School (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Six Bells pub (0.8 miles east)
Why choose paella party catering in Springhead?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Baby celebrations
- Big birthdays
After a christening at a church like Parish Church of St Botolph, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Staff numbers and hours
- Space, access and power needs
- 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