Kent · England
Paella party catering in Wilmington, Kent
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Wilmington.
- Family reunions
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Birthday parties
Live paella party catering in Wilmington
Paella party catering for your party in Wilmington
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. Popular choices include tapas, seafood paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for wakes and celebrations of life and big birthdays.
In a small place like Wilmington, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Your questions about paella party catering in Wilmington
Is Wilmington close to London?
Roughly 13 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you supply crockery?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables are available.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Churros
All ages love churros.
Where we can cook in Wilmington
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Wilmington? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Parties in Wilmington: gardens, venues and local tips
Wilmington is about 2 miles south-west of Dartford, in Kent. For paella party catering in Wilmington, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Crayford station, about 1.3 miles north. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Barnabas, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Wilmington is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in DA2, DA5 and DA1, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Common Lane, Parsons Lane and Oakfield Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. You will find Wilmington on the A2, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Bowmans (1 mile north), Joyden's Wood (1 mile west), Puddledock (1 mile south-west), Coldblow (1 mile north-west) and Crayford (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (10 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Kings Hill (14 miles south-east), Swanscombe (5 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Dartford Library (1.6 miles north-east) and Broadway Shopping Centre (2.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Wansunt Pit.
- Nearby schools include Wilmington Primary School (under half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Plough pub (0.9 miles east)
- Local facilities include Colyers (2.8 miles north)
How we price paella party catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we are needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Planning paella party catering in Wilmington? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Warn the neighbours
- Plan seats for most guests
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Give separate numbers for children
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Why choose live paella in Wilmington?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Wilmington is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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