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Paella party catering in Wrotham, Kent
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Wrotham: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Big birthdays
- Big family gatherings
Planning an event in Wrotham?
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Wrotham? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
About our paella party catering in Wrotham
It’s easy to cater for a mix of guests: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children generally love a simple chicken paella. Typical bookings include family reunions and milestone birthdays, serving tapas, vegetable paella and churros.
In a small place like Wrotham, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
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How it works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. A summer party in Wrotham stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose paella party catering in Wrotham?
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Big family gatherings
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Baby celebrations
Parks such as Trosley Country Park usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
- How bad weather is handled
Common questions in Wrotham
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St George?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
When should I book?
Early is best, but ask even if it’s soon. We will check availability right away.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan where rubbish goes
We are set up before guests arrive.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Where we can cook in Wrotham
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
Party venues around Wrotham
Wrotham is about 6 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Wrotham, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cook in 922 places across Kent. Our events stretch from Wrotham to London (about 22 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.1 miles south. Historic houses near Wrotham include Old Soar Manor (3.2 miles south) and Ightham Mote (3.9 miles south-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Wrotham, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of TN15 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Old London Road and West Street, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Close by, we cover parties in Labour-in-vain (1 mile north), Fairseat (2 miles north-east), Trottiscliffe (2 miles east), Hodsoll Street (2 miles north) and Vigo Village (3 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2 miles south-east) and Ightham Court (1.3 miles south-west).
- Schools near Wrotham include Borough Green Primary School (1.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include The George And Dragon Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
What affects the price in Wrotham
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we’re needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
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.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
- 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