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Paella party catering in Bekesbourne Hill, Kent
Planning paella party catering in Bekesbourne Hill? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Birthday parties
Live paella party catering in Bekesbourne Hill
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Give separate numbers for children
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Let the neighbours know
We are set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Sangria sets the mood.
How our paella party catering works in Bekesbourne Hill
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. We cook churros, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for big birthdays and family get-togethers.
Country parties near Bekesbourne Hill suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Dishes our guests love
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. A summer party in Bekesbourne Hill stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, 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.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
What paella party catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Occasions we cook for in Bekesbourne Hill
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Bekesbourne Hill, people book us for events such as:
- Celebrations of life
- Big birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, Bekesbourne station is in Bekesbourne Hill itself.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Party venues around Bekesbourne Hill
Bekesbourne Hill is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. From the centre of Bekesbourne Hill to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Peter, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Historic houses near Bekesbourne Hill include Goodnestone Park (4.1 miles east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Bekesbourne Hill, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in CT4, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your party could be at a home on Bekesbourne Hill and Oakleigh Lane or the roads around them. We also cook at parties in Patrixbourne (1 mile south), Bekesbourne (1 mile south-east), Bridge (1 mile south-west), Littlebourne (2 miles north-east) and Bishopsbourne (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Roman Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and St Martins Hospital (1.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include St. Anselm's Catholic School (1.6 miles west)
Questions from Bekesbourne Hill
Could we have live paella in Chequer's Wood and Old Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is Bekesbourne Hill close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How early should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. Children normally love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
When do you arrive?
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.
Also near Bekesbourne Hill
What else we do in Bekesbourne Hill
- 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