Kent · England
Paella Party Catering for Vigo Village events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Vigo Village: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Celebrations of life
- Milestone birthdays
Paella party catering for Vigo Village events
Paella party catering in Vigo Village, made fresh on the day
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. Whether it’s street and neighbourhood parties and wakes and memorial gatherings, we can cook mixed paella, tapas and churros.
In a small place like Vigo Village, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Vigo Village parties: what to know
Vigo Village is about 7 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Vigo Village, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Vigo Village is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Vigo Village to London (about 23 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Cobham College (4.4 miles north) and Starkey Castle (4.8 miles north-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 3.6 miles south-west. Vigo Village is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cook at parties all over DA13 and the streets around it. Whether your party is on Beech Mast, Erskine Road and Admers Way or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Vigo Village, we also cover Culverstone Green (1 mile north-west), Harvel (1 mile north), Trottiscliffe (1 mile south), Fairseat (1 mile west) and Priestwood Green (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (8 miles south-east), Dartford (10 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles north) and Tonbridge (10 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Coldrum Long Barrow (0.8 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (3.1 miles south-east).
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Vigo Village
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
How it works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in Vigo Village is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in Vigo Village?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Towns and villages near Vigo Village
Also in Vigo Village
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Vigo Village? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Questions from Vigo Village
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Vigo Village too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How early should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Have bins ready
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
What affects the price in Vigo Village
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
- 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