Kent · England
Paella Party Catering in Yalding
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Yalding: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversary celebrations
- Celebrations of life
Paella party catering in Yalding
Paella party catering in Yalding, made fresh on the day
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. Whether it is anniversary celebrations and street and neighbourhood parties, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella.
Country parties near Yalding suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated.
Party venues around Yalding
Yalding is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Yalding, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Yalding is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Yalding to Canterbury (about 28 miles away).
Parks such as Quarry Wood typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. If guests are coming by rail, Yalding station is about 1 mile away.
For paella party catering in ME18, we plan around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include High Street, Windmill Path and Blunden Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Congelow (1 mile south), Benover (1 mile south), Hunton (1 mile south-east), Nettlestead Green (1 mile north-west) and Laddingford (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Oakwood Hospital (3.7 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (0.8 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you will find The Walnut Tree Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Places near Yalding
What else we do in Yalding
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Let the neighbours know
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Yalding: your questions answered
Is Yalding 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 Yalding close to London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
How early should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How we price paella party catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How long we are needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Why choose paella party catering in Yalding?
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Yalding, people book us for occasions like:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
After a christening at a church like St Peter's and St Paul's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- Space, access and power needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who provides the crockery
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it is light in Yalding until about 9:15pm, 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.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Read more
- 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