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Paella Party Catering in Tonge Corner
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Tonge Corner. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Birthday parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
Book paella party catering in Tonge Corner
Tonge Corner: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Tonge Corner?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Giles?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
When should I book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it’s a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
How our paella party catering works in Tonge Corner
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. For summer garden parties and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, we can cook vegetable paella, seafood paella and mixed paella.
In a small place like Tonge Corner, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
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Planning a party in Tonge Corner
Tonge Corner is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Tonge Corner or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Tonge Corner is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Tonge Corner to Canterbury (14 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Giles, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Local halls and clubs near Tonge Corner are an option if the garden is small.
For paella party catering in ME9, we plan around your venue and your guests. For parties just outside Tonge Corner, we cover Tonge (1 mile north), Radfield (1 mile south), Murston (1 mile west), Milton Regis (1 mile west) and Rodmersham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (11 miles east), Faversham (5 miles south-east) and Minster (5 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.9 miles west) and Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum (1.4 miles west).
- Nearby schools include Sittingbourne Community College (1.1 miles south-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Count adults and children separately
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Paella compared with other options
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- We cover Tonge Corner and the whole of Kent
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Drinks service on request
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. At midsummer, it’s light in Tonge Corner until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Tonge Corner? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
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