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Live paella catering in Eastchurch, Kent
Planning paella catering in Eastchurch? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Paella catering in Eastchurch
Paella catering in Eastchurch, cooked live
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. For fairs, fêtes and festivals and company summer parties, we can cook vegan paella, black rice and vegetable paella and more.
Somewhere as small as Eastchurch, a garden or field is often the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
What affects the price in Eastchurch
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Is live paella right for your event?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- A clear, itemised quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Your questions about paella catering in Eastchurch
Which station should guests use for Eastchurch?
Queenborough station, about 4.8 miles west of the centre.
Is Eastchurch too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which paellas suit our guests?
That depends on who’s coming. A chicken or mixed paella is generally the most popular, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Do you cater in Eastchurch?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Eastchurch and the rest of Kent. To check your date, use our quote form.
What does paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
What seafood can we have?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
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.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Evenings in Eastchurch stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- 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.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Eastchurch? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Eastchurch
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
Perfect for your event in Eastchurch
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Company summer parties
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Eastchurch Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- Allergen information for each dish
- The wet-weather plan
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Paella catering around Eastchurch
Eastchurch is about 3 miles east of Minster, in Kent. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Eastchurch. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Queenborough station is about 4.8 miles away. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of All Saints, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Here we cover the ME12 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From High Street, Squires Court and Warden Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Eastchurch, we cover Mud Row (1 mile east), Bay View (2 miles east), Warden (2 miles east), Minster (3 miles west) and Leysdown-on-Sea (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles south-west), Whitstable (8 miles south-east), Faversham (6 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles east) and Davington (6 miles south).
A little further out are Minster Gatehouse Museum (2.3 miles north-west).
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
- 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