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Paella Catering for Shatterling events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Shatterling. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Garden get-togethers
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Paella catering for Shatterling events
Where we can cook in Shatterling
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
How our paella catering works in Shatterling
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Popular choices include paella Valenciana, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for milestone birthday parties and festivals, fairs and school events.
In a hamlet or village like Shatterling, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Live paella or other catering?
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Catering across Kent, including Shatterling
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
The process
Here’s how the day typically runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Planning an evening event in Shatterling? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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What paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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.
Live paella in Shatterling: local details
Shatterling is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Shatterling or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Mary's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Wingham Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater events in Broomhill (1 mile west), Perry (1 mile north), Nash (1 mile north-east), Wingham (1 mile south-west) and Twitham (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.4 miles west). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (0.9 miles south-west)
Events we cater in Shatterling
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Shatterling, people book us for occasions like:
- Garden get-togethers
- Naming days and family parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
Historic houses near Shatterling include Goodnestone Park (2.5 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long the team stays
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The wet-weather plan
Common questions in Shatterling
Is Shatterling close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London.
Is Shatterling too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
- 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