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Paella party catering in Wateringbury, Kent
Planning paella party catering in Wateringbury? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Christenings and naming days
- Big family gatherings
- Summer garden parties
Live paella party catering in Wateringbury
Paella party catering in Wateringbury, made fresh on the day
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a photo if you’re unsure. Typical bookings include christenings and naming days and garden parties and summer barbecues, serving mixed paella, churros and tapas.
Near Wateringbury, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Paella compared with other options
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Mixed paella
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Why choose paella party catering in Wateringbury?
It is sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
In Wateringbury and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family reunions
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Summer garden parties
After a christening at a church like Church of St John the Baptist, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
Hosting a paella party in Wateringbury
Wateringbury is about 5 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Wateringbury and the surrounding area. Wateringbury is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 28 miles away.
Historic houses near Wateringbury include Old Soar Manor (4.4 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. For guests coming by train, Wateringbury station is in Wateringbury itself.
We cater parties across the ME18 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your party is on Glebe Meadow, Allington Gardens and Hanbury Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Wateringbury for paella party catering include Nettlestead (1 mile south-west), Red Hill (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile east), Kings Hill (1 mile north-west) and West Farleigh (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
A little further out are Oakwood Hospital (2.9 miles east) and Teapot Island (2.2 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Wateringbury pub (under half a mile east)
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Wateringbury is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price paella party catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Wateringbury questions
Is Wateringbury close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Do you cover Wateringbury?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Wateringbury and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
- 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