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Live paella catering in West Stourmouth, Kent
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in West Stourmouth: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Community events and fairs
Paella catering in West Stourmouth
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Send allergies to us in writing
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that’s when we invite guests up.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
Paella catering for your event in West Stourmouth
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Each is cooked separately. Whether it’s milestone birthday parties and anniversaries and engagement parties, we’ll put together a menu of vegan paella, paella Valenciana and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
In a rural place like West Stourmouth, the setting does plenty of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
West Stourmouth: venues, travel and local tips
West Stourmouth is about 6 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the CT3 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Minster station, about 3.7 miles east. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Preston Primary School, can book us as a food stall. The coast is within about 6 miles of West Stourmouth, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of Kent takes in CT3, so your event can be anywhere in it. We also cook at events in East Stourmouth (1 mile east), Grove (1 mile south-west), Preston (1 mile south), Sarre (1 mile north) and Upstreet (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles east), Broadstairs (9 miles east) and Whitstable (9 miles west).
Open spaces near West Stourmouth include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Planning an evening event in West Stourmouth? 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.
- 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.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
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.
Planning help
Occasions we cook for in West Stourmouth
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Summer garden parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Big birthdays
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Grove Ferry Picnic Area? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
Questions to ask before booking
- The venue requirements
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When final numbers are due
- Staff numbers and hours
How we price paella catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- How many courses
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Also in West Stourmouth
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. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Fast service from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Questions from West Stourmouth
How far is West Stourmouth from London?
About 59 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you come to West Stourmouth?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and West Stourmouth is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What equipment do you bring?
All cooking kit comes with us. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Yes, that’s what it is made for. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much paella per person?
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.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- 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