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Paella Party Catering for Thurnham events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Thurnham and the surrounding area.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Family reunions
Paella party catering for Thurnham events
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
About our paella party catering in Thurnham
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. Typical bookings include leaving dos and retirements and naming days and christenings, with tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
Near Thurnham, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Towns and villages near Thurnham
Also in Thurnham
FAQs for Thurnham
Could we have live paella in White Horse Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Typically. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
When should I book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. We’ll check availability right away.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A picture helps.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Thurnham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Add a diet question to the invitation
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans.
Sangria sets the mood.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
Hosting a paella party in Thurnham
Thurnham is about 3 miles north-east of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Thurnham to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Thurnham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Mary the Virgin Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Thinking of a party in White Horse Wood? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Thurnham is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in ME14, we plan around your venue and timings. We can cater a party on streets such as Thurnham Lane, Aldington Lane and Pilgrims Way. Other places close to Thurnham for paella party catering include Detling (1 mile north-west), Bearsted (1 mile south-west), Weavering (2 miles south-west), Grove Green (2 miles west) and Harbourland (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south-west), Faversham (13 miles east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Allington Castle (3.3 miles west) and KIMS hospital (1.4 miles west). The countryside around Thurnham includes Detling Hill.
- Local pubs include Black Horse Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. Sunset in Thurnham is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose paella party catering in Thurnham?
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Thurnham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big birthdays
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden get-togethers
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bearsted station, about 1.1 miles south-west.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each dish
Is live paella right for your party?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Events in Thurnham and across Kent
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
- 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