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Paella Party Catering in Tickham
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Tickham.
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella party catering near Tickham
Paella party catering in Tickham, made fresh on the day
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around Tickham. Whether it’s street and neighbourhood parties and birthday parties, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, seafood paella and churros and more.
A country party near Tickham is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. The cost per head usually 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
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Let the neighbours know
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Party venues around Tickham
Tickham is about 3 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. Wherever your party is in the ME9 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Teynham station is about 1.4 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.
Anywhere in ME9, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Nouds Lane and Tickham Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Lewson Street (1 mile north-east), Loyterton (1 mile south-west), Norton Ash (1 mile north-east), Teynham (1 mile north) and Deerton Street (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles east) and Faversham (3 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Newnham Castle (1.9 miles south).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Nearby places to Tickham
Also in Tickham
Events we cater in Tickham
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
In Tickham and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Family get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (3.2 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if it rains
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Tickham
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
What affects the price in Tickham
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
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.
Common questions in Tickham
What’s the nearest station to Tickham for guests?
Teynham station, about 1.4 miles north of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Tickham?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. For a late-May party in Tickham, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Tickham, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters often try it too.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
- 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