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Paella Catering for Boyden Gate events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Boyden Gate: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Naming days and family parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella catering near Boyden Gate
About our paella catering in Boyden Gate
Keep it simple, or go all out: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We’ll suggest what suits your event. On the menu are black rice, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re frequently booked for wedding breakfasts and evening food and retirement and leaving parties.
In a hamlet or village like Boyden Gate, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Planning an evening event in Boyden Gate? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
What paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Boyden Gate: venues, travel and local tips
Boyden Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Boyden Gate or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Boyden Gate is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Parks such as Grove Ferry Picnic Area normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. The coast is within about 4 miles of Boyden Gate, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
We cater events across the CT3 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Forge Lane and Church Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Boyden Gate, we also cover Chislet (1 mile south), Highstead (1 mile north-west), Chitty (1 mile south-east), Hollow Street (1 mile south) and Old Tree (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (6 miles south-west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby, you’ll find Hog & Donkey pub (0.8 miles north)
Why choose paella catering in Boyden Gate?
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Boyden Gate and Kent:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Chislet Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each dish
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Boyden Gate
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Boyden Gate questions
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Boyden Gate for guests?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What seafood can we have?
We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Request clear labels at the serving table
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
More for events in Boyden Gate
A closer look at the menu
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
- 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