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Paella party catering in Underling Green, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Underling Green. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Christenings and naming days
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
Live paella party catering in Underling Green
Your questions about paella party catering in Underling Green
Which station should guests use for Underling Green?
The closest is Marden station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Is Underling Green close to London?
About 34 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
What does paella party catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
How our paella party catering works in Underling Green
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. We are frequently asked to cater family reunions and christenings and naming days, with mixed paella, vegetable paella and tapas.
Near Underling Green, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Seafood paella
The process
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. For a late-May party in Underling Green, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Planning paella party catering in Underling Green? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Underling Green
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
What affects the price in Underling Green
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Count adults and children separately
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
A closer look at the menu
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
Hosting a paella party in Underling Green
Underling Green is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. For paella party catering in Underling Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Underling Green is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Marden station, about 1.5 miles south-west. Underling Green is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in TN12, we can bring paella party catering to you. If your venue is just outside Underling Green, we also cover Milebush (1 mile south-west), St Ann's Green (1 mile south), Wanshurst Green (1 mile south), Cross-at-Hand (1 mile east) and Rabbit's Cross (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles north), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles west) and Kings Hill (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Oakwood Hospital (5.5 miles north) and South East Romany Museum (1.3 miles south).
Who books paella party catering in Underling Green?
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Underling Green, people book us for occasions like:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (5 miles north-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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What else we do in Underling Green
- 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