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Paella Party Catering for Swanton events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Swanton and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Paella party catering for Swanton events
Paella party catering in Swanton, cooked live
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around Swanton. For big birthdays and celebrations of life, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, tapas and churros and more.
In a small place like Swanton, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
Paella compared with other options
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
What affects the price in Swanton
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we’re 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.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. A summer party in Swanton stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
Planning paella party catering in Swanton? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Churros
All ages love churros.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Places near Swanton
Also in Swanton
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Warn the neighbours
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
FAQs for Swanton
How far is Swanton from London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Swanton too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Is my garden big enough?
Most gardens are fine. We need level ground, clearance and access. A photo helps.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Planning a party in Swanton
Swanton is about 5 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Swanton or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Swanton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Dunstan, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (1.5 miles west) and Ightham Mote (3.7 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Anywhere in ME18, we can bring paella party catering to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include West Peckham (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile north-east), Mereworth (1 mile east), Herne Pound (1 mile north-east) and Roughway (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (8 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south-west).
A little further out are Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2 miles north-west) and Ightham Court (3.8 miles north-west).
- Nearby, you will find Swan on the Green pub (0.7 miles south)
For event organisers in Swanton
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
- 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