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Paella Catering in Bullockstone
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Bullockstone: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Planning an event in Bullockstone?
How our paella catering works in Bullockstone
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Typical bookings include weddings, from canapés to evening food and community events and fairs, serving seafood paella, paella Valenciana and mixed paella.
In a rural place like Bullockstone, the setting does a lot of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
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.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Where we can cook in Bullockstone
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
Paella catering around Bullockstone
Bullockstone is about 1 mile south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Bullockstone will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover 922 places in Kent.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Thornden Wood Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Curtis Wood? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Bullockstone is within about 2 miles of the sea, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Paella catering in CT6 is planned around your venue. Nearby, we also cater events in Herne Common (1 mile south-east), Eddington (1 mile north-east), Herne (1 mile east), Greenhill (1 mile north-west) and Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.9 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (3.6 miles west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Herne Bay High School (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Share And Coulter Public House (0.9 miles west)
Perfect for your event in Bullockstone
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food is hot and generous.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Bullockstone book us for occasions like:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Martin, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Planning an evening event in Bullockstone? 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.
- First, tell us 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.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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FAQs for Bullockstone
Can you cook near the sea around Bullockstone?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you come out to small places like Bullockstone?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Is paella enough as a main?
Yes. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Which paella is most popular?
Two or three is usual: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. Our menu lists the options.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is usually served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
What affects the price in Bullockstone
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
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