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Paella Catering in Ringwould
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Ringwould: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Summer garden parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
Live paella catering in Ringwould
Paella catering for your event in Ringwould
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields in and around Ringwould. We cook vegan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater wedding breakfasts and evening food and retirement celebrations.
In a rural place like Ringwould, the setting does a lot of the work: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Tell us what else is being served
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we generally call guests over.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
For event organisers in Ringwould
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Evenings in Ringwould 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.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Ringwould
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Company summer parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Garden get-togethers
For guests coming by train, Walmer station is about 1.3 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- The venue requirements
- When payment is due
- What happens if it rains
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
What affects the price in Ringwould
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we are needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Planning paella catering in Ringwould? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Ringwould?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Events in Ringwould and across Kent
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Paella catering around Ringwould
Ringwould is about 2 miles south of Deal, in Kent. Across the CT14 area, we can bring the pans to you. Ringwould is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Ringwould to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Kingsdown and Ringwould CofE Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The coast is within about 3 miles of Ringwould, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Paella catering in CT14 is planned around your venue and timings. We can cater an event on streets such as Back Street, Front Street and Queen's Rise. You’ll find Ringwould on the A258, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. If your venue is just outside Ringwould, we also cover Kingsdown (1 mile east), Martin (1 mile south-west), Martin Mill (1 mile south-west), Sutton (2 miles north-west) and East Langdon (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (5 miles south-west), Folkestone (11 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north) and Broadstairs (13 miles north).
A little further out are Walmer Castle (1.6 miles north-east) and St Margaret's Museum (2.6 miles south).
- Nearby schools include Goodwin Academy (2.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Five Bells pub (within half a mile east)
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About the dishes
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Your questions about paella catering in Ringwould
Can you cook near the sea around Ringwould?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
How far is Ringwould from London?
About 67 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What is live paella catering?
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.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
- 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