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Paella party catering in Throwley Forstal, Kent
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Throwley Forstal.
- Family reunions
- Summer garden parties
- Baby celebrations
Paella party catering in Throwley Forstal
What’s in the pans
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
About our paella party catering in Throwley Forstal
A paella party works in most gardens, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a photo. We’re frequently asked to cater neighbourhood celebrations and wakes and celebrations of life, serving mixed paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
A country party near Throwley Forstal is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Nearby places to Throwley Forstal
Also in Throwley Forstal
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Give separate numbers for children
- Have cover ready for a shower
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we’re needed on site
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Throwley Forstal
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Throwley Forstal?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
When should I book?
Early is best, but ask even if it’s soon. We’ll check availability straight away.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you cover Throwley Forstal?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Throwley Forstal is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Throwley Forstal
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
Planning a party in Throwley Forstal
Throwley Forstal is about 4 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Across the ME13 area, we can bring the pans to you. Throwley Forstal is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Throwley Forstal to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, Selling station is about 4.1 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Throwley Forstal, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in ME13, we plan around your venue and timings. If your venue is just outside Throwley Forstal, we also cover Throwley (1 mile north), Badlesmere (1 mile east), Sheldwich (2 miles north-east), Sheldwich Lees (2 miles north-east) and The Valley (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (3 miles north-west).
For event organisers in Throwley Forstal
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Is live paella right for your party?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. The cost per head normally 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
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- We cover Throwley Forstal and the whole of Kent
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. At midsummer, it’s light in Throwley Forstal until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the 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.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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