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Paella Party Catering in Waltham
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Waltham and across Kent.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Birthday parties
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering for Waltham events
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
How our paella party catering works in Waltham
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a photo. Popular choices include vegetable paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re often booked for naming days and christenings and street and neighbourhood parties.
Near Waltham, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Waltham
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Also in Waltham
Waltham: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Bartholomew?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Waltham too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is my garden big enough?
Normally, yes, if there is a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send a picture and we’ll check.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you supply crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Events we cater in Waltham
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
After a christening at a church like Church of St Bartholomew, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if it rains
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it is light in Waltham 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 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.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Waltham? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Give separate numbers for children
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Planning a party in Waltham
Waltham is about 6 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in CT4, we will come to your venue or garden. Waltham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Chilham station, about 3.7 miles north-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Waltham, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in CT4, we plan around your venue and timings. From Church Lane, Richdore Road and Kake Street or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater parties in Stelling Minnis (2 miles east), Bossingham (2 miles east), Stowting Common (4 miles south), Stowting (4 miles south) and Rhodes Minnis (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (6 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (10 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Faversham (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chilham Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.5 miles north-east).
- Pubs nearby include Compasses Inn (0.9 miles north-west)
- 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