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Live paella catering in Haine, Kent
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Haine: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Community events and fairs
- Company summer parties
Paella catering near Haine
Paella catering in Haine, made fresh on the day
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We will suggest what suits your event. Popular choices include vegan paella, seafood paella and black rice, and typical bookings are for milestone birthday parties and christenings and family gatherings.
Somewhere as small as Haine, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
Catering an event in Haine
Haine is about 2 miles north-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Across the CT12 area, we can cook for your guests. Haine is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ramsgate station, about 1.2 miles south-east. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Dame Janet Primary Academy, can book us as a food stall. Haine is within about 2 miles of the sea, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Wherever your event is in CT12, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Hawthorn Grange and Haine Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. For events just outside Haine, we cover Newington (1 mile south-east), Westwood (1 mile north), Manston (1 mile south-west), Flete (1 mile north-west) and Chilton (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles west) and Walmer (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Margate West (2.6 miles north-west) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1.6 miles north). The countryside around Haine includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include The Royal Harbour Academy (1.1 miles east)
What else we do in Haine
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Around midsummer it stays light in Haine until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Your questions about paella catering in Haine
Do you come out to small places like Haine?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Haine from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What is live paella catering?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook while everyone watches, and serve at the time you want.
Do you cater in Haine?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Haine and the rest of Kent. For a quote, use our quote form.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can we choose the seafood?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Why choose paella catering in Haine?
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Naming days and family parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Birthday celebrations
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Christopher's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Who provides the crockery
- What the price includes, item by item
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Why choose live paella in Haine?
For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in Haine. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Put allergy details in writing
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
What affects the price in Haine
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
- 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