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Live paella catering in Slutshole, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Slutshole. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Community events and fairs
Planning an event in Slutshole?
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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Paella catering in Slutshole, cooked live
Paella is generous food: giant pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. On the menu are vegan paella, paella Valenciana and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for fairs, fêtes and festivals and office lunches and staff parties.
Somewhere as small as Slutshole, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about 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.
Perfect for your event in Slutshole
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Slutshole and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Birthday celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Michael, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Staff numbers and hours
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How each diet is kept separate
What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
What paella catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- The paellas you choose
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Slutshole questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Could we have live paella in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you come to Slutshole?
Yes, we do. Slutshole is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
What equipment do you bring?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You just need a suitable spot and access.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Put allergy details in writing
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that is when we invite guests up.
We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.
Nearby places to Slutshole
More for events in Slutshole
Paella catering around Slutshole
Slutshole is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Slutshole will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Slutshole is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Hernhill Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Mount Ephraim Gardens? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. The coast is within about 5 miles of Slutshole, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Paella catering in ME13 is planned around your venue. Nearby, we also cater events in Hernhill (1 mile north-east), Staplestreet (1 mile south-west), Dargate (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile north-west) and Culmers (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.3 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.5 miles east). Open spaces near Slutshole include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find Red Lion pub (within half a mile north-east)
Is live paella right for your event?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Slutshole hosts choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- We cover Slutshole and the whole of Kent
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evenings in Slutshole 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.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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