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Paella Party Catering for Wanshurst Green events
Looking for paella party catering in Wanshurst Green? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Baby celebrations
Planning an event in Wanshurst Green?
How our paella party catering works in Wanshurst Green
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. Whether it is retirement and leaving parties and garden get-togethers, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
In a small place like Wanshurst Green, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Give separate numbers for children
- Plan seats for most guests
- Have cover ready for a shower
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Wanshurst Green? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
A closer look at the menu
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in Wanshurst Green is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Live paella or other catering?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- We cover Wanshurst Green and the whole of Kent
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Wanshurst Green parties: what to know
Wanshurst Green is about 6 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in TN12, we can bring the pans to you. Wanshurst Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Marden station, about 1.2 miles west. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Wanshurst Green, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cater parties across the TN12 postcode area. Close by, we cover parties in St Ann's Green (1 mile north), Milebush (1 mile north-west), Underling Green (1 mile north), Marden Thorn (1 mile south) and Cross-at-Hand (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find South East Romany Museum (0.5 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (4.1 miles north-east).
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
What paella party catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
- The length of service
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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.
Common questions in Wanshurst Green
Which station should guests use for Wanshurst Green?
The closest is Marden station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Paella is popular with children, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
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What else we do in Wanshurst 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