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Paella party catering in Acol, Kent
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Acol and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Retirement celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
Book paella party catering in Acol
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Acol
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
Paella party catering in Acol, made fresh on the day
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. Typical bookings include wakes and memorial gatherings and anniversaries and engagement parties, serving tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella.
A country party near Acol is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Questions from Acol
Which station should guests use for Acol?
Birchington-On-Sea station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre.
We’re having a ceremony at St Mildreds Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Paella is popular with children, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Why choose live paella in Acol?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Acol hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Events in Acol and across Kent
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Perfect for your party in Acol
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Acol and Kent:
- Garden get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
- Celebrations of life
- Leaving dos and retirements
After a christening at a church like St Mildreds Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When payment is due
- What happens if it rains
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Count adults and children separately
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Planning a party in Acol
Acol is about 4 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Acol and nearby villages. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Birchington-On-Sea station is about 1.5 miles away. Historic houses near Acol include Quex Park (0.8 miles north-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Near the coast, within about 4 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
We cover parties in every part of the CT7 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your party is on The Street, Dilnot Lane and Margate Hill or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Mount Pleasant (1 mile south), Birchington (1 mile north), Way (1 mile south-east), Minster (2 miles south) and Westgate-on-Sea (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (11 miles south-west), Margate (4 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (4 miles east), Broadstairs (5 miles east) and Whitstable (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Powell-Cotton Museum (0.7 miles north) and Westwood Cross (3.6 miles east). The countryside around Acol includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Acol include King Ethelbert School (1.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Crown & Sceptre pub (less than half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Margate West (2.4 miles north-east)
How we price paella party catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Other catering in Acol
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Acol is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Acol, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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- 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