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Paella Catering in Ratling
Planning paella catering in Ratling? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Big birthdays
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Family celebrations and christenings
Book paella catering in Ratling
How our paella catering works in Ratling
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We’ll suggest what suits your event. For leaving dos and retirements and summer garden parties, we can cook seafood paella, paella Valenciana and vegan paella.
Somewhere like Ratling, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
How we price paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Ratling, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in Ratling. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- We cover Ratling and the whole of Kent
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Evenings in Ratling stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- 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 is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Send allergies to us in writing
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we time it carefully. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
Ratling: venues, travel and local tips
Ratling is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Ratling. Ratling is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Historic houses near Ratling include Goodnestone Park (1 mile north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Ratling, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cater events across the CT3 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Nonington (1 mile south-east), Snowdown (1 mile south), Goodnestone (1 mile north-east), Chillenden (2 miles east) and Woolage Village (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
Nearby places to Ratling
What else we do in Ratling
Who books paella catering in Ratling?
There is no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Ratling book us for events such as:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Milestone birthday parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Adisham station, about 0.5 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Allergen information for each dish
- The wet-weather plan
Your questions about paella catering in Ratling
Is Ratling close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Ratling?
Adisham station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
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.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
It’s ideal. Big pans feed a lot of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Do you come to Ratling?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Ratling is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it is frequently the first pan to empty.
- 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