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Paella party catering in Tutt Hill, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Tutt Hill and across Kent.
- Family reunions
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella party catering for Tutt Hill events
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Paella party catering for your party in Tutt Hill
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. Whether it’s anniversary celebrations and family get-togethers, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella for your guests.
In a small place like Tutt Hill, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Your questions about paella party catering in Tutt Hill
Which station should guests use for Tutt Hill?
Charing station, about 2.1 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Often, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning a party in Tutt Hill
Tutt Hill is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Across the TN26 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Tutt Hill to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Historic houses near Tutt Hill include Godinton House (1.8 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Tutt Hill, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the TN26 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Ram Lane (1 mile north-west), Westwell Leacon (1 mile north-west), Hothfield (1 mile south), Westwell (1 mile north-east) and Potters Corner (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (4 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (5.1 miles south-east) and County Square (3.3 miles south-east).
Why choose live paella in Tutt Hill?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Tutt Hill hosts choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A clear, itemised quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Events we cater in Tutt Hill
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
In Tutt Hill and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Retirement celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Summer garden parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
For guests coming by train, Charing station is about 2.1 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
- The venue requirements
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. A summer party in Tutt Hill stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price paella party catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Tutt Hill
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Towns and villages near Tutt Hill
More for events in Tutt Hill
- 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