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Paella Party Catering for Barham events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Barham.
- Christenings and naming days
- Big family gatherings
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Barham?
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it is light in Barham until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
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Paella party catering in Barham, cooked live
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. We cook mixed paella, tapas and seafood paella, and we are regularly asked to cater neighbourhood celebrations and summer garden parties.
Near Barham, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Also in Barham
For event organisers in Barham
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Parties in Barham: gardens, venues and local tips
Barham is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever your party is in the CT4 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Snowdown station, about 2.4 miles east. Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (3.9 miles north-east) and Acrise Place (4.9 miles south). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Barham, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in CT4, we plan around your venue and timings. Local streets include The Street, Valley Road and Church Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater parties in Derringstone (1 mile south), Gravel Castle (1 mile south-east), Heart's Delight (1 mile south-west), Out Elmstead (1 mile north) and Kingston (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.1 miles north-west).
- Local pubs include Black Robin Public House (0.8 miles north)
Where we can cook in Barham
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
Who books paella party catering in Barham?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Summer garden parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Big birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
Parks such as Jumping Downs typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
How we price paella party catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the space, if you can
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Why choose live paella in Barham?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Catering across Kent, including Barham
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
Barham: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Barham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Barham?
The closest is Snowdown station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you come to Barham?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Barham and the rest of Kent. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A photo helps.
- 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