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Paella Catering in West Langdon
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in West Langdon. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Summer garden parties
- Company summer parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Live paella catering in West Langdon
About our paella catering in West Langdon
Watching it cook is part of the experience. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the aroma does the rest. We are frequently asked to cater naming days and family parties and retirement and leaving parties, with paella Valenciana, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
Somewhere as small as West Langdon, 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 serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
Perfect for your event in West Langdon
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Company summer parties
For guests coming by train, Martin Mill station is about 1.4 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if it rains
- Travel and parking costs
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Nearby places to West Langdon
Other catering in West Langdon
Catering an event in West Langdon
West Langdon is about 3 miles north of Dover, in Kent. From the centre of West Langdon to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. West Langdon is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Langdon Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Nearby historic houses include Walmer Castle (3.9 miles north-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. The coast is within about 4 miles of West Langdon, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Wherever your event is in CT15, we can cook for your guests. Whether your event is on Waterworks Hill and Church Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in Ashley (1 mile north-west), Studdal (1 mile north), East Langdon (1 mile south-east), Martin (1 mile east) and Church Whitfield (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (3 miles south), Folkestone (9 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north) and Broadstairs (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Dover Transport Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Dover Castle (3.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Local schools include Duke of York's Royal Military School (2.4 miles south)
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Put allergy details in writing
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
About the dishes
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it’s often the first pan to empty.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. 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.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
What paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for West Langdon
Is West Langdon close to London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook near the sea around West Langdon?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Which paellas suit our guests?
It depends on your guests. A chicken or mixed paella is typically the most popular, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
The process
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Around midsummer it stays light in West Langdon until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or CT15 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
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- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff