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Paella Catering for Capel-le-Ferne events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Capel-le-Ferne.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Paella catering in Capel-le-Ferne
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Count adults and children separately
- Tell us what else is being served
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Paella catering in Capel-le-Ferne, cooked live
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Every pan is cooked on its own. Whether it is fairs, fêtes and festivals and weddings, from canapés to evening food, we can cook black rice, paella Valenciana and vegan paella.
Somewhere like Capel-le-Ferne, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. In Capel-le-Ferne, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
For event organisers in Capel-le-Ferne
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Venues frequently 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.
Your questions about paella catering in Capel-le-Ferne
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Radigund?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Does paella work for big events?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Is live paella right for your event?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Catering across Kent, including Capel-le-Ferne
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
What’s in the pans
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
What affects the price in Capel-le-Ferne
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
Planning paella catering in Capel-le-Ferne? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Why choose paella catering in Capel-le-Ferne?
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food is hot and generous.
Whatever you are celebrating in Capel-le-Ferne, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Capel-le-Ferne Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- The wet-weather plan
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each dish
- Staff numbers and hours
Paella catering around Capel-le-Ferne
Capel-le-Ferne is about 2 miles north-east of Folkestone, in Kent. Events in Capel-le-Ferne are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Radigund, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Parks such as East Cliff and Warren Country Park normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. Capel-le-Ferne 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 3 miles of Capel-le-Ferne, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
This part of Kent takes in CT18. Whether your event is on New Dover Road, Alexandra Road and Clarence Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For events just outside Capel-le-Ferne, we cover Satmar (1 mile north-east), West Hougham (1 mile north-east), Drellingore (2 miles north), South Alkham (2 miles north) and Church Hougham (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles north-east), Deal (11 miles north-east), Hythe (6 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Folkestone Castle (2.3 miles west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
- Local pubs include The Valiant Sailor pub (0.7 miles south-west)
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- 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