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Paella Party Catering in Arpinge
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Arpinge: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family reunions
- Naming days and christenings
Planning an event in Arpinge?
What affects the price in Arpinge
These are the factors that matter most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
About our paella party catering in Arpinge
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around Arpinge. Whether it’s retirement celebrations and family reunions, we can cook tapas, vegetable paella and churros for your guests.
Country parties near Arpinge suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Occasions we cook for in Arpinge
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Big birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Historic houses near Arpinge include Acrise Place (2.1 miles north) and Westenhanger Castle (4.4 miles west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How each diet is kept separate
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Arpinge
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
FAQs for Arpinge
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Oswald's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Arpinge too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you cover Arpinge?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Arpinge and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
How much does paella party catering cost in Arpinge?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Live paella or other catering?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A clear, itemised quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. A summer party in Arpinge stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Places near Arpinge
Other catering in Arpinge
Planning a party in Arpinge
Arpinge is about 1 mile south-west of Hawkinge, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Arpinge, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Arpinge is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Arpinge to Canterbury (12 miles away).
After a christening at a church like St Oswald's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Folkestone West station, about 1.7 miles south-east. Arpinge is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella often features.
Wherever your party is in CT18, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For parties just outside Arpinge, we cover Hawkinge (1 mile north-east), Densole (2 miles north-east), Old Hawkinge (2 miles east), Swingfield Minnis (3 miles north-east) and Elham (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (8 miles east), Deal (14 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (2.2 miles south-east) and Folkestone Castle (1.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Cheriton Hill.
- Local schools include Turner Free School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cat & Custard Pot pub (0.7 miles north)
- 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