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Paella catering in DA9
We cater across all of the DA9 postcode district, including Swanscombe, Greenhithe and Stone. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
Paella catering in DA9
Towns and villages in DA9
Events we cater in DA9
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby postcode districts
Across Kent
Every town in Kent
Every area we cover
About paella catering in DA9
A couple of different pans covers everyone: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Each is cooked separately, so diets are easy to manage. Popular choices include paella Valenciana, chicken and chorizo paella and black rice, and typical bookings are for office lunches and staff parties and garden parties and summer barbecues.
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Prices in DA9
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Catering across Kent, including DA9
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or DA9 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Landmarks near Swanscombe
Locally, our events take us close to Church of St Mary, Knockhall Primary School and Castle Hill Park, among other places. Nearby too are The Ebbsfleet Academy (1 mile south-east) and The Pier Hotel (0.5 miles north-west). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Greenhithe for Bluewater station, roughly 0.5 miles west. Nearby you will also find Stone Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Bluewater (1 mile south-west). The countryside around Swanscombe includes Sawyers Lake and Chafford Gorges Nature Park.
Catering events across DA9
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in DA9, so the setting can be anything from Swanscombe, Greenhithe and Stone to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Swanscombe: Thinking of a picnic-style party in Castle Hill Park? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Knockhall Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Around midsummer it stays light in Swanscombe until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
Paella compared with other options
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving.
Comparing caterers
- How long the team stays
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The venue requirements
- VAT, if it applies
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that is when we invite guests up.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Why live paella works
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it is cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Anniversary celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
Common questions in DA9
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Should we have more than one paella?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
- 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