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Paella Party Catering for Wormshill events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Wormshill.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Baby celebrations
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering in Wormshill
How our paella party catering works in Wormshill
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. For family reunions and neighbourhood celebrations, we will put together a menu of vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros.
Country parties near Wormshill suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
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Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Count adults and children separately
- Have bins ready
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Let the neighbours know
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
Sangria sets the mood.
How we price paella party catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
Planning paella party catering in Wormshill? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Parties in Wormshill: gardens, venues and local tips
Wormshill is about 4 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For paella party catering in Wormshill, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 922 places across Kent. Our events stretch from Wormshill to Canterbury (about 17 miles away).
Historic houses near Wormshill include Leeds Castle (3.7 miles south-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. For guests coming by train, Harrietsham station is about 2.9 miles away. Wormshill is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cook at parties all over the ME9 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Street, Dray's Field and Bottom Pond Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Other places close to Wormshill for paella party catering include Bicknor (1 mile north-west), Hucking (2 miles west), Hollingbourne (3 miles south-west), Marley (3 miles south) and Harrietsham (3 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-east), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (9 miles east) and Minster (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are KIMS hospital (6 miles west) and Leeds Castle (3.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Wormshill include Detling Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Where we can cook in Wormshill
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Events we cater in Wormshill
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Garden get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family reunions
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Giles, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Space, access and power needs
- VAT, if it applies
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Questions from Wormshill
Is Wormshill close to London?
About 37 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Wormshill 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?
Often, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a photo of the space.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is normally the best advert for the party.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in Wormshill until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
- 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