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Paella Party Catering for Appledore Heath events
Looking for paella party catering in Appledore Heath? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Birthday parties
- Family get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
Planning an event in Appledore Heath?
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Let the neighbours know
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
Children love watching the paella cook.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
How our paella party catering works in Appledore Heath
It’s easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children generally love a simple chicken paella. On the menu are vegetable paella, mixed paella and seafood paella, and we are frequently booked for celebrations of life and summer garden parties.
In a small place like Appledore Heath, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Your questions about paella party catering in Appledore Heath
What’s the nearest station to Appledore Heath for guests?
The closest is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Is Appledore Heath close to London?
About 49 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Do you cater in Appledore Heath?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Appledore Heath. To check your date, use our quote form.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you supply crockery?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables are available.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Hosting a paella party in Appledore Heath
Appledore Heath is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your party is in the TN26 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Appledore Heath is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.6 miles east.
This part of Kent takes in TN26, so your party can be anywhere in it. From School Road, Heathside and Woodchurch Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Appledore Heath for paella party catering include Appledore (1 mile south), Stone in Oxney (2 miles south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Brattle (2 miles north) and Brook Street (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (8 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
Why choose live paella in Appledore Heath?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Drinks service on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Events in Appledore Heath and across Kent
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
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:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Sunset in Appledore Heath 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.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Appledore Heath
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Christenings and naming days
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Family reunions
Nearby historic houses include Smallhythe Place (3.6 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if it rains
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Staff numbers and hours
- Exactly what’s included in the price
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. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Also near Appledore Heath
What else we do in Appledore Heath
- 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