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Paella catering in DA2
We cater across all of the DA2 postcode district, including Darenth, Bean and Hawley. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Paella catering in DA2
Towns and villages in DA2
- Darenth
- Bean
- Hawley
- Wilmington
- Green Street Green
- Grubb Street
- Stonehill Green
- Puddledock
- Dartford
- Temple Hill
- Joyden's Wood
- Bowmans
- Hextable
- Westwood
Events we cater in DA2
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
Paella catering across DA2
A couple of different pans covers everyone: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Each is cooked separately. Typical bookings include birthday celebrations and leaving dos and retirements, serving vegan paella, black rice and seafood paella.
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
What it costs in DA2
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Events in DA2 and across Kent
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or DA2 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Landmarks near Darenth
Around Darenth, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near Darenth Country Park, Leigh Academy and Church of St Margaret of Antioch, among other places. Nearby too are Fox & Hounds pub (under half a mile north-west) and Greenlands Primary School (under half a mile south-east). The nearest railway station is Farningham Road station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bluewater (1.5 miles north-east) and Darenth Park Hospital (1 mile north). Green spaces nearby include Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
Paella catering in DA2: local guide
DA2 covers everything from Dartford, Temple Hill and Joyden's Wood to 9 small villages and hamlets, and live paella suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Darenth: If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Margaret of Antioch, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Darenth Country Park? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Planning an evening event in Darenth? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
Live paella or other catering?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and it is entertaining too.
Questions to ask before you book
- Staff numbers and hours
- VAT, if it applies
- Who provides the crockery
- Space, access and power needs
Events we cater in DA2
Live paella is food and a show in one. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food is hot and generous.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Summer garden parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Naming days and family parties
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Your questions about paella catering in DA2
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
What does paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
What equipment do you bring?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including DA2.
- 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