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Paella party catering in Sutton, 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 Sutton.
- Baby celebrations
- Big family gatherings
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Paella party catering for Sutton events
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Plan seats for most guests
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Paella party catering for your party in Sutton
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. For wakes and celebrations of life and summer garden parties, we will put together a menu of mixed paella, seafood paella and churros and more.
A country party near Sutton is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
A closer look at the menu
Churros
All ages love churros.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Tapas
Who books paella party catering in Sutton?
It is generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
In Sutton and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Family reunions
- Birthday parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
For guests coming by train, Martin Mill station is about 1.7 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for each dish
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hosting a paella party in Sutton
Sutton is about 3 miles south-west of Deal, in Kent. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Sutton and nearby villages. Sutton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Nearby historic houses include Walmer Castle (2.6 miles east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The coast is within about 4 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
This part of Kent takes in CT15, so your party can be anywhere in it. Your party could be at a home on Vale Road and Church Hill or the roads around them. Close by, we cover parties in East Studdal (1 mile west), Martin (1 mile south), Studdal (1 mile west), Ringwould (2 miles south-east) and West Langdon (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north), Dover (4 miles south-west), Folkestone (11 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north) and Broadstairs (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (3.2 miles north-east).
Nearby places to Sutton
Other catering in Sutton
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. At midsummer, it’s light in Sutton until about 9:15pm, 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 arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Sutton: your questions answered
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Which station should guests use for Sutton?
The closest is Martin Mill station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Is my garden big enough?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. Send us a picture.
Do you cover Sutton?
Yes, we do. Sutton is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
What paella party catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
- 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