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Paella Party Catering in West Malling
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in West Malling.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
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Paella party catering in West Malling, cooked live
It’s easy to cater for a mix of guests: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. We are frequently asked to cater family get-togethers and christenings and naming days, with seafood paella, vegetable paella and tapas.
Parties around West Malling are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. A paella pan fits right in. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
Parties in West Malling: gardens, venues and local tips
West Malling is about 6 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Across the ME19 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
Historic houses near West Malling include Old Soar Manor (4.2 miles south-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
For paella party catering in ME19, we plan around your venue and your guests. From High Street, Police Station Road and London Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Main roads around West Malling include the A20, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. Other places close to West Malling for paella party catering include Well Street (1 mile south-east), East Malling (1 mile east), Kings Hill (2 miles south), Ditton (2 miles east) and Red Hill (3 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
A little further out are Coldrum Long Barrow (2.3 miles north-west) and Leybourne Castle (1.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Local schools include The Malling School (1.4 miles east) and The Malling School (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Five Pointed Star Public House (within half a mile east)
Why choose live paella in West Malling?
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why West Malling hosts choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Give separate numbers for children
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
For event organisers in West Malling
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
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The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Churros
All ages love churros.
Your questions about paella party catering in West Malling
Which station should guests use for West Malling?
West Malling station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin?
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.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Often, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a picture of the space.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it is a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. For a late-May party in West Malling, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Why choose paella party catering in West Malling?
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Big family gatherings
- Baby celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Birthday parties
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is West Malling station, about 0.7 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- Space, access and power needs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How long the team stays
- 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