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Paella Catering in Walmer
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Walmer.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Company summer parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
Paella catering for Walmer events
Events we cater in Walmer
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
In Walmer and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as The Downs Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Paella catering in Walmer, cooked live
Paella is generous food: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It makes the food an event in itself. Whether it’s big birthdays and community events and fairs, we can cook paella Valenciana, seafood paella and mixed paella for your guests.
A place like Walmer often has a hall, a club or a pub garden nearby; any can work for paella, with permission and somewhere outside to cook. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
How we price paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and rough timings
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Roughly how many adults and children
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Live paella or other catering?
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Catering across Kent, including Walmer
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Places near Walmer
More for events in Walmer
Walmer: venues, travel and local tips
Walmer is about 6 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. For paella catering in Walmer, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Walmer is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Walmer to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Walmer station is about 0.7 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. Walmer is within about 2 miles of the sea, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
For paella catering in CT14, we plan around your venue. Whether your event is on Lawn Road, York Road and Grams Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. You’ll find Walmer on the A258, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Close by, we cover events in Deal (1 mile north), Mill Hill (1 mile north-west), Great Mongeham (2 miles north-west), Sholden (2 miles north-west) and Ripple (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (15 miles west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north) and Broadstairs (11 miles north).
A little further out are Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.4 miles north) and Walmer Castle (under half a mile south-east).
- Schools near Walmer include Goodwin Academy (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Telegraph pub (0.6 miles north)
How it works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. Planning an evening event in Walmer? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Walmer
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
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.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Request clear labels at the serving table
Paella is best eaten as soon as it is ready, so we serve when guests are ready.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Walmer questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Which station should guests use for Walmer?
The closest is Walmer station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What is live paella catering?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook while everyone watches, and serve at the time you want.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Where we can cook in Walmer
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- 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