Kent · England
Live paella catering in Woolage Village, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Woolage Village.
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Book paella catering in Woolage Village
Woolage Village: venues, travel and local tips
Woolage Village is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. For an event in Woolage Village, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Woolage Village. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Snowdown station, about 0.8 miles north-east. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Margaret, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Woolage Village is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cater events across the CT4 postcode area. From Nethersole Road, Firs Road and Forstal Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. For events just outside Woolage Village, we cover Snowdown (1 mile north-east), Frogham (1 mile east), Nonington (2 miles north-east), Barfrestone (2 miles east) and Ratling (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
- Local pubs include Two Sawyers Public House (0.5 miles south)
Paella catering in Woolage Village, cooked live
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields in and around Woolage Village. Popular choices include black rice, paella Valenciana and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for community events and fairs and summer garden parties.
Somewhere as small as Woolage Village, a garden or field is often 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. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
What paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Where we can cook in Woolage Village
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
Common questions in Woolage Village
Is Woolage Village too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What does paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Is paella enough as a main?
It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
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.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Woolage Village? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Evenings in Woolage Village stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is typically served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
DIY paella versus live catering
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
More for events in Woolage Village
Paella compared with other options
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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