Kent · England
Paella party catering in Throwley, Kent
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Throwley.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Planning an event in Throwley?
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Throwley? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Paella party catering in Throwley, cooked live
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and churros, and we are regularly asked to cater big family gatherings and christenings and naming days.
A country party near Throwley 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, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Nearby places to Throwley
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Planning a party in Throwley
Throwley is about 4 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Wherever your party is in the ME13 area, we can bring the pans to you. Throwley is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Faversham station is about 3.6 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (0.6 miles north-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Throwley, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in ME13, we plan around your venue and your guests. We also cook at parties in Throwley Forstal (1 mile south), Sheldwich (1 mile north-east), Badlesmere (1 mile east), Sheldwich Lees (1 mile east) and Eastling (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (2.7 miles north-west).
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Throwley: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Throwley?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Throwley from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Will the neighbours notice?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it is a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
How much does paella party catering cost in Throwley?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Warn the neighbours
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Tell us how many children are coming
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans, from a safe distance.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
What affects the price in Throwley
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we’re needed on site
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Is live paella right for your party?
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
See How we price Or The cost guide.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it is light in Throwley until about 9:15pm, 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.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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