Kent · England
Paella party catering in Street End, Kent
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Street End.
- Big family gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Paella party catering for Street End events
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
About our paella party catering in Street End
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and birthday parties, serving seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas.
Near Street End, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planning a party in Street End
Street End is about 2 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. We cook at parties in homes, gardens and venues in Street End. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Street End is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in CT4, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on White Hill Close, Bridge Road and Faussett Hill or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover parties in Nackington (1 mile north-east), Lower Hardres (1 mile south), Stuppington (1 mile north-west), Pett Bottom (1 mile south-east) and Upper Hardres (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south), Whitstable (8 miles north), Deal (14 miles east) and Faversham (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Rupert Bear Museum (2.3 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (1.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Towns and villages near Street End
Other catering in Street End
FAQs for Street End
Do you come out to small places like Street End?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Street End?
The closest is Canterbury East station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How early should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
Why choose paella party catering in Street End?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Family reunions
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
For guests coming by train, Canterbury East station is about 2.1 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- How long the team stays
- Who provides the crockery
Is live paella right for your party?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- We cover Street End and the whole of Kent
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it’s light in Street End until about 9:15pm, 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.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Let the neighbours know
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters often try it too.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- 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