Kent · England
Paella Party Catering in St Ann's Green
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in St Ann's Green. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Retirement celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Celebrations of life
Paella party catering for St Ann's Green events
Why choose paella party catering in St Ann's Green?
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
In St Ann's Green and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Family reunions
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big birthdays
- Neighbourhood celebrations
For guests coming by train, Marden station is about 1.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether VAT is included
Paella party catering for your party in St Ann's Green
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. We cook tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and churros, and we’re regularly asked to cater street and neighbourhood parties and leaving dos and retirements.
In a small place like St Ann's Green, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. At midsummer, it’s light in St Ann's Green until about 9:15pm, 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 pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in St Ann's Green?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
We are set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Your questions about paella party catering in St Ann's Green
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is St Ann's Green too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Planning a party in St Ann's Green
St Ann's Green is about 6 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in St Ann's Green and the surrounding area. St Ann's Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from St Ann's Green to Canterbury (25 miles away).
St Ann's Green is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Kent takes in TN12, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Milebush (1 mile west), Underling Green (1 mile north), Wanshurst Green (1 mile south), Cross-at-Hand (1 mile east) and Marden Thorn (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles north), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles west), Kings Hill (8 miles north-west) and Foley Park (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Oakwood Hospital (5.9 miles north) and Sutton Valence Castle (4 miles north-east).
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we are needed on site
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
- 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