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Live paella catering in Eythorne, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Eythorne and across Kent.
- Company summer parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
Planning an event in Eythorne?
Who books paella catering in Eythorne?
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Eythorne and Kent:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Company summer parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Leaving dos and retirements
For guests coming by train, Shepherds Well station is about 1.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Who provides the crockery
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
Paella catering in Eythorne, made fresh on the day
The cooking is half the fun. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the smell does the rest. We’re frequently asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and weddings and evening receptions, serving chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
In a small place like Eythorne, events are normally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Evenings in Eythorne 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.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It’s 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
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Eythorne
Is Eythorne close to London?
About 62 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
How much does paella catering cost in Eythorne?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Are premium seafood options available?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu, including premium options if you want them.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Catering an event in Eythorne
Eythorne is about 4 miles north of Dover, in Kent. For paella catering in Eythorne, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Eythorne to Canterbury (10 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Historic houses near Eythorne include Goodnestone Park (3.6 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Eythorne, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking. Eythorne is within about 6 miles of the sea, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area. Streets in the area include The Street, Sandwich Road and New Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Eythorne, we also cover Waldershare (1 mile south-west), Sibertswold (2 miles south-west), Coldred (2 miles south-west), Halfway Street (2 miles south-west) and Lydden (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (4 miles south), Folkestone (9 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Dover Transport Museum (3.5 miles south) and Buckland Hospital (4.7 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (within half a mile north-west)
Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it is frequently the first pan to empty.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Eythorne
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
How we price paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
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.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Mention any other courses or food
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we typically call guests over.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
- 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