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Paella Catering in Hammill Park
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Hammill Park and the surrounding area.
- Company summer parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big birthdays
Live paella catering in Hammill Park
Paella catering for your event in Hammill Park
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That is exactly what we bring to your event in Hammill Park. Typical bookings include company summer parties and family celebrations and christenings, with vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella.
For a rural spot like Hammill Park, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Around midsummer it stays light in Hammill Park until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, 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.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Catering an event in Hammill Park
Hammill Park is about 5 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. For paella catering in Hammill Park, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our events stretch from Hammill Park to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, Sandwich station is about 2.7 miles away. Hammill Park is within about 6 miles of the sea, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
We cook at events all over the CT13 postcode area. Streets in the area include Elizabeth Drive and Colliery Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in Flemings (1 mile north), Heronden (1 mile south), Barnsole (1 mile north-west), Coombe (1 mile north) and Staple (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include White Mill (2.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Hammill Park includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Hammill Park include Sandwich Technology School (2.3 miles east)
Questions from Hammill Park
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Is Hammill Park close to London?
About 62 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Are premium seafood options available?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu.
Which paella is most popular?
Two or three is usual: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. Our menu lists the options.
How does live paella catering work?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
About the dishes
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Events we cater in Hammill Park
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Hammill Park and Kent:
- Birthday celebrations
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Summer garden parties
Historic houses near Hammill Park include Goodnestone Park (2.6 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- Space, access and power needs
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Request clear labels at the serving table
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
What paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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