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Live paella catering in Berwick, Kent
Looking for paella catering in Berwick? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Birthday celebrations
- Naming days and family parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella catering near Berwick
Paella catering for your event in Berwick
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields. We are frequently asked to cater summer garden parties and retirement and leaving parties, serving vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and paella Valenciana.
In a small place like Berwick, events are generally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Catering an event in Berwick
Berwick is about 2 miles west of Hythe, in Kent. Events in Berwick are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Berwick is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Berwick to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Lympne Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Parks such as Sandling Park usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Berwick, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours. Berwick is within about 3 miles of the sea, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
We cover events in every part of the CT21 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Stone Street, Folks Wood Way and Honeywood Close; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Berwick for paella catering include Lympne (1 mile south-west), Newingreen (1 mile north-east), Westenhanger (1 mile north), West Hythe (1 mile south) and Pedlinge (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles east).
A little further out are Lympne Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Hythe Museum (2.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.
- Schools near Berwick include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (1.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Events we cater in Berwick
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Berwick, people book us for occasions like:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Community events and fairs
Historic houses near Berwick include Westenhanger Castle (0.9 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the price includes, item by item
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Berwick
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. Around midsummer it stays light in Berwick until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Send allergies to us in writing
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is generally served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
FAQs for Berwick
Is Berwick 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.
How far is Berwick from London?
About 57 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Is paella a full meal?
It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Should we have more than one paella?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Yes, that’s what it’s made for. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Which paellas do you recommend?
That depends on who’s coming. A chicken or mixed paella is usually the most popular, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
How we price paella catering
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space, if you can
Send us the date, your venue or CT21 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Berwick
What else we do in Berwick
Should I cook it myself?
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
- 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