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Paella Catering in Elham
Looking for paella catering in Elham? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Summer garden parties
Paella catering for Elham events
Paella catering in Elham, made fresh on the day
One cooking area feeds plenty of people, very little goes to waste, and the food is served hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Typical bookings include anniversaries and engagement parties and summer garden parties, with mixed paella, seafood paella and black rice.
In a rural place like Elham, the setting does a lot of the work: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. In Elham, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Planning paella catering in Elham? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about paella catering in Elham
Do you come out to small places like Elham?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Elham for guests?
The closest is Sandling station, roughly 4.7 miles away.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Are premium seafood options available?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
A closer look at the menu
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, for guests who want a bit of everything.
What affects the price in Elham
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Send allergies to us in writing
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
Catering an event in Elham
Elham is about 5 miles north-west of Folkestone, in Kent. For paella catering in Elham, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Acrise Place (1.4 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Sandling station, about 4.7 miles south-west. Elham is within about a mile of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours. The coast is within about 6 miles of Elham, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
This part of Kent takes in CT4. That could mean an event in a garden on High Street, Pound Lane and Vicarage Lane or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Swingfield Minnis (2 miles east), Densole (3 miles south-east), Selsted (3 miles east), Breach (3 miles north-east) and Lodge Lees (3 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (8 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.3 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Cheriton Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The King's Arms (less than half a mile north-east)
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
For event organisers in Elham
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Elham? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Events we cater in Elham
It needs no kitchen, so it is at home in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Elham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Retirement celebrations
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Anniversary celebrations
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Elham Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Allergen information for each dish
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- 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