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Paella party catering in Anvil Green, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Anvil Green and across Kent.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Garden get-togethers
Planning an event in Anvil Green?
Questions from Anvil Green
What’s the nearest station to Anvil Green for guests?
Chilham station, about 3.1 miles north-west of the centre.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Bartholomew: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you supply plates?
On request. Crockery or disposables are available.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Normally. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Paella party catering in Anvil Green, made fresh on the day
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a picture. Whether it’s neighbourhood celebrations and summer garden parties, we can cook seafood paella, vegetable paella and churros.
A country party near Anvil Green is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
What paella party catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
Planning paella party catering in Anvil Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella normally gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Perfect for your party in Anvil Green
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Anvil Green and Kent:
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Retirement celebrations
- Family get-togethers
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Chilham station, about 3.1 miles north-west.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- The venue requirements
- Travel and parking costs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. Sunset in Anvil Green is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Anvil Green, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Planning a party in Anvil Green
Anvil Green is about 5 miles south-west of Wincheap, in Kent. For paella party catering in Anvil Green, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Bartholomew, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Anvil Green is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of the CT4 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Anvil Green, we also cover Petham (2 miles north-east), Garlinge Green (2 miles north), Mystole (3 miles north), Upper Hardres (3 miles east) and Shalmsford Street (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (6 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-west), Folkestone (11 miles south-east) and Whitstable (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Chilham Castle (3.5 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.1 miles north-east).
- Local pubs include Compasses Inn (0.7 miles west)
Where we can cook in Anvil Green
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Add a diet question to the invitation
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Places near Anvil Green
Other catering in Anvil Green
Why choose live paella in Anvil Green?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you are a guest too. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why Anvil Green hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- 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