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Paella Catering in Whitfield
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Whitfield. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Company summer parties
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Paella catering in Whitfield, made fresh on the day
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields. Whether it is wedding breakfasts and evening food and festivals, fairs and school events, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, black rice and vegetable paella and more.
A place like Whitfield frequently has a hall, a club or a pub garden nearby; live paella can work at any of them, given permission and outdoor space. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. In Whitfield, 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.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Whitfield
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
Whitfield: your questions answered
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How far is Whitfield from London?
About 64 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Does paella work for big events?
Yes, that is what it’s made for. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
A closer look at the menu
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
Paella compared with other options
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Events in Whitfield and across Kent
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 will do the cooking.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
What else we do in Whitfield
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Count adults and children separately
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
After service, we pack down our cooking area.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Catering an event in Whitfield
Whitfield is about 1 mile north of Dover, in Kent. For paella catering in Whitfield, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Whitfield is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Whitfield to Canterbury (12 miles away).
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Peter, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Parks such as Old Park Hill generally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Whitfield. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking. The coast is within about 3 miles of Whitfield, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
We cook at events all over the CT16 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Khartoum Square, Wheatsheaf Square and Alison Crescent or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Whitfield, we also cover Temple Ewell (1 mile south-west), River (1 mile south-west), Kearsney (1 mile south-west), Dover (1 mile south) and Lydden (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (8 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north), Broadstairs (15 miles north-east), Deal (6 miles north-east) and Hythe (11 miles south-west).
A little further out are Buckland Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Dover Transport Museum (0.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Local schools include St Edmund's Catholic School (1.7 miles south)
- 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