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Paella Catering in Drellingore
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Drellingore: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Summer garden parties
- Naming days and family parties
- Company summer parties
Live paella catering in Drellingore
Where we can cook in Drellingore
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
How our paella catering works in Drellingore
Watching it cook is part of the experience. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the smell does the rest. Typical bookings include community events and fairs and garden parties and summer barbecues, serving vegetable paella, seafood paella and vegan paella.
In a rural place like Drellingore, the setting does a lot of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
FAQs for Drellingore
What’s the nearest station to Drellingore for guests?
The closest is Folkestone Central station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
Is Drellingore too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
What seafood can we have?
We’ll suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
How does live paella catering work?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, and a popular all-rounder.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Tell us what else is being served
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
Also near Drellingore
Other catering in Drellingore
What affects the price in Drellingore
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Drellingore? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Drellingore: venues, travel and local tips
Drellingore is about 2 miles east of Hawkinge, in Kent. From the centre of Drellingore to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Drellingore is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Sladden Wood? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. For guests coming by train, Folkestone Central station is about 3.1 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Drellingore, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours. Drellingore is within about 4 miles of the sea, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in CT18 and CT15, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also cook at events in South Alkham (1 mile north-east), Alkham (1 mile north-east), Satmar (1 mile south-east), Chalksole Green (1 mile north-east) and Capel-le-Ferne (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (3 miles south-west), Deal (11 miles north-east) and Hythe (6 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Folkestone Museum (3.1 miles south). Open spaces near Drellingore include Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
Is live paella right for your event?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Events in Drellingore and across Kent
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Drinks service on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in Drellingore
It needs no kitchen, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Community events and fairs
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Michael, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
- The venue requirements
How it works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Planning an evening event in Drellingore? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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