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Paella Catering in Alkham
Planning paella catering in Alkham? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Company summer parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Paella catering near Alkham
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
Paella catering in Alkham, made fresh on the day
A couple of different pans covers everyone: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. We are frequently asked to cater garden get-togethers and fairs, fêtes and festivals, with chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
Somewhere like Alkham, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
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What’s in the pans
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Why choose live paella in Alkham?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
For event organisers in Alkham
Venues frequently 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.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Count adults and children separately
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What affects the price in Alkham
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
How the day works
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 while your guests chat. Planning an evening event in Alkham? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Alkham
Is Alkham too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Alkham?
Kearsney station, about 2.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
What is live paella catering?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Planning live paella in Alkham
Alkham is about 3 miles west of Dover, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Alkham will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Alkham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Alkham to Canterbury (12 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Kearsney station, about 2.3 miles north-east. Nearby historic houses include Acrise Place (3.9 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Alkham is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours. The coast is within about 5 miles of Alkham, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Paella catering in CT15 is planned around your venue. From Alkham Valley Road, Hogbrook Hill Lane and Newlyn's Meadow or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Alkham for paella catering include South Alkham (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile north-west), Ewell Minnis (1 mile north), Wolverton (1 mile north-east) and Drellingore (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east) and Hythe (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Folkestone Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and Crabble Corn Mill (2.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
- 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