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Paella Party Catering for Teynham events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Teynham and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Milestone birthdays
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Live paella party catering in Teynham
Parties in Teynham: gardens, venues and local tips
Teynham is about 3 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Parties in Teynham are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Historic houses near Teynham include Belmont House and Gardens (4.4 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Paella party catering in ME9 is planned around your venue and your guests. From Station Road, London Road and Belle Friday Close or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Teynham for paella party catering include Teynham Street (1 mile north-east), Deerton Street (1 mile east), Norton Ash (1 mile south-east), Lewson Street (1 mile south-east) and Tickham (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles west), Whitstable (10 miles east) and Faversham (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bayford Court (2.8 miles west) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.7 miles west).
- Schools near Teynham include Sittingbourne Community College (2 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Dover Castle pub (within half a mile south)
Paella party catering in Teynham, cooked live
It’s easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. We are frequently asked to cater christenings and naming days and celebrations of life, serving tapas, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Around Teynham, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. A paella pan fits right in. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated.
What affects the price in Teynham
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks. A summer party in Teynham stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Your questions about paella party catering in Teynham
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Teynham for guests?
Teynham station, in Teynham itself.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
How early should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
Occasions we cook for in Teynham
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Teynham, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Christenings and naming days
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversary celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
If guests are coming by rail, Teynham station is in Teynham itself.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the team stays
- Who provides the crockery
Other catering in Teynham
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Teynham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Teynham
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
What’s in the pans
Churros
All ages love churros.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
- 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