Kent · England
Paella Party Catering in Tonge
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Tonge: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Retirement celebrations
Paella party catering in Tonge
About our paella party catering in Tonge
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The pans become the focal point, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. Popular choices include tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella, and we’re often booked for leaving dos and retirements and family reunions.
Near Tonge, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Planning a party in Tonge
Tonge is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Tonge will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Tonge is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 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. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Teynham station, about 1.7 miles south-east.
We cover parties in every part of ME9 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Tonge, we also cover Tonge Corner (1 mile south), Milton Regis (1 mile west), Murston (1 mile south-west), Radfield (1 mile south) and Kemsley (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (11 miles east), Faversham (5 miles south-east) and Herne Bay (15 miles east).
A little further out are Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.1 miles west) and Castle Rough (1.3 miles north-west).
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About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Who books paella party catering in Tonge?
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Tonge, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Thinking of a party in Milton Creek Country Park? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
What affects the price in Tonge
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
- The length of service
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Why choose live paella in Tonge?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. 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.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
- Catering across Kent, including Tonge
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it’s light in Tonge 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.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Questions from Tonge
Is Tonge close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Could we have live paella in Milton Creek Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Frequently, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a picture of the space.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. Let the neighbours know.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
- 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