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Live paella catering in Studdal, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Studdal and across Kent.
- Company summer parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Naming days and family parties
Book paella catering in Studdal
Paella catering in Studdal, cooked live
Paella is generous food: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It turns a meal into an occasion. On the menu are paella Valenciana, mixed paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for birthday celebrations and retirement celebrations.
Somewhere like Studdal, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. In Studdal, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- 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.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Studdal? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning live paella in Studdal
Studdal is about 4 miles north of Dover, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Studdal or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 922 places in Kent. We cook right across the region, from Studdal to Canterbury (12 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Martin Mill station is about 2.3 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Walmer Castle (4 miles east) and Goodnestone Park (5 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Studdal is within about 5 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.
Paella catering in CT15 is planned around your venue. Whether your event is on Chapel Lane, Homestead Lane and Northdowns Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Ashley (1 mile south-west), East Studdal (1 mile north-east), West Langdon (1 mile south), Sutton (1 mile east) and Martin (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north), Dover (4 miles south), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Walmer Castle (4 miles east) and Dover Transport Museum (3.2 miles south).
A closer look at the menu
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
Studdal: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at East Studdal Church Hall?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Studdal too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Studdal.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
How much does paella catering cost in Studdal?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Who books paella catering in Studdal?
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Studdal, people book us for events such as:
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
For a christening or wedding at a church such as East Studdal Church Hall, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Staff numbers and hours
- Allergen information for each dish
What paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Studdal
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
- 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