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Paella Party Catering in Underriver
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Underriver. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Christenings and naming days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering for Underriver events
Paella party catering for your party in Underriver
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. Whether it’s leaving dos and retirements and wakes and celebrations of life, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella and more.
A country party near Underriver is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. For a late-May party in Underriver, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
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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Parties in Underriver: gardens, venues and local tips
Underriver is about 3 miles south-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Across the TN15 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Underriver is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 22 miles away.
Historic houses near Underriver include Knole House (1.6 miles north-west) and Ightham Mote (1.9 miles north-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Hildenborough station, about 2.3 miles south. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Underriver, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in TN15, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Budds (1 mile east), Bitchet Green (1 mile north-east), Watt's Cross (2 miles south), Godden Green (2 miles north) and Stone Street (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Museum (2.2 miles north-west) and Tonbridge Castle (4 miles south-east). Not far away are Dryhill Nature Reserve and Barden Lake.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Plan seats for most guests
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Perfect for your party in Underriver
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Underriver book us for events such as:
- Family get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Margaret, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the price includes, item by item
- The venue requirements
- Staff numbers and hours
Underriver questions
Can you cook in Knole Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Margaret: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Typically. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
How much does paella party catering cost in Underriver?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
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.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space, if you can
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Underriver? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
- 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