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Paella Party Catering for Barfrestone events
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Barfrestone. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Big birthdays
- Baby celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
Paella party catering for Barfrestone events
Paella party catering in Barfrestone, cooked live
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. Typical bookings include street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and big family gatherings, serving seafood paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella.
A country party near Barfrestone is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Perfect for your party in Barfrestone
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
After a christening at a church like Church of St Nicholas, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the team stays
Step by step
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Barfrestone is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Barfrestone questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Barfrestone?
The closest is Shepherds Well station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Typically, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. Children usually love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Planning a party in Barfrestone
Barfrestone is about 5 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Barfrestone and nearby villages. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (2.7 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 1.3 miles south-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Barfrestone, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in CT15, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Barfrestone, we also cover Frogham (1 mile north-west), Elvington (1 mile east), Nonington (1 mile north-west), Snowdown (2 miles north-west) and Woolage Village (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (5 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Buckland Hospital (5.5 miles south-east).
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Barfrestone
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Barfrestone hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Have bins ready
- Warn the neighbours
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Give separate numbers for children
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
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More for events in Barfrestone
- 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