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Paella Catering for Greatstone-on-Sea events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Greatstone-on-Sea. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Big birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Book paella catering in Greatstone-on-Sea
Paella catering for your event in Greatstone-on-Sea
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields. We cook vegan paella, paella Valenciana and vegetable paella, and we are regularly asked to cater company summer parties and naming days and family parties.
In a hamlet or village like Greatstone-on-Sea, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. In Greatstone-on-Sea, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally 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 the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- 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
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Perfect for your event in Greatstone-on-Sea
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Greatstone-on-Sea book us for events such as:
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
- Naming days and family parties
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Greatstone Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- Staff numbers and hours
- Allergen information for each dish
For event organisers in Greatstone-on-Sea
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Where we can cook in Greatstone-on-Sea
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Greatstone-on-Sea
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
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Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it is frequently the first pan to empty.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Mention any other courses or food
After service, we pack down our cooking area.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
Paella compared with other options
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Drinks service on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Greatstone-on-Sea: venues, travel and local tips
Greatstone-on-Sea is about 9 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. For paella catering in Greatstone-on-Sea, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Greatstone-on-Sea is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Greatstone-on-Sea to Canterbury (about 22 miles away).
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Romney Warren Country Park? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Peter's, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Anywhere in TN28, we can cook for your guests. Whether your event is on Alfred Road, Meehan Road South and Hardy Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Littlestone-on-Sea (1 mile north), New Romney (1 mile north-west), Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles south), Lydd (3 miles south-west) and St Mary's Bay (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (12 miles north), Folkestone (12 miles north-east), Hythe (9 miles north-east), Hawkinge (13 miles north-east), Tenterden (14 miles north-west) and Cheriton (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Romney 'castle' (3.2 miles north-west) and Lydd Town Museum (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Greatstone-on-Sea includes Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
- Nearby schools include The Marsh Academy (1.3 miles north-west) and The Marsh Academy (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Jolly Fisherman pub (within half a mile south)
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Greatstone-on-Sea, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Greatstone-on-Sea: your questions answered
Is Greatstone-on-Sea too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at St Peter's: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
- 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