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Paella Party Catering for Swanscombe events
Looking for paella party catering in Swanscombe? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Big birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big family gatherings
Paella party catering in Swanscombe
Party venues around Swanscombe
Swanscombe is about 3 miles east of Dartford, in Kent. Wherever your party is in the DA9 area, we can bring the pans to you. Swanscombe is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 17 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Greenhithe for Bluewater station is about 0.5 miles away. After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
We cater parties across DA9 and DA10. Local streets include London Road, Craylands Square and High Street; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Swanscombe sits on or near the A206 and A226, which makes travel to your party easy. We also cook at parties in Greenhithe (1 mile north-west), Stone (1 mile west), Bean (1 mile south), Darenth (2 miles south-west) and Green Street Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (3 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (4 miles east), Northfleet (3 miles south-east), Swanley (6 miles south-west) and Kings Hill (13 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Stone Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Bluewater (1 mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake and Chafford Gorges Nature Park.
- Schools near Swanscombe include The Ebbsfleet Academy (1 mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Pier Hotel (0.5 miles north-west)
Paella party catering for your party in Swanscombe
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. Whether it’s neighbourhood celebrations and retirement celebrations, we can cook tapas, seafood paella and mixed paella for your guests.
Parties around Swanscombe are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
For event organisers in Swanscombe
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Your questions about paella party catering in Swanscombe
What’s the nearest station to Swanscombe for guests?
Greenhithe for Bluewater station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre.
How far is Swanscombe from London?
About 17 miles from central London.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you cater in Swanscombe?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Swanscombe is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you supply crockery?
We can. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Warn the neighbours
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Have cover ready for a shower
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, at a safe distance.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
Paella compared with other options
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you are a guest too. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Swanscombe
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
How the day works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. A summer party in Swanscombe stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Also near Swanscombe
Also in Swanscombe
Why choose paella party catering in Swanscombe?
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Christenings and naming days
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Celebrations of life
Parks such as Castle Hill Park generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
- Staff numbers and hours
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
- 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