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Paella Party Catering in Bircholt Forstal
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Bircholt Forstal.
- Birthday parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Celebrations of life
Paella party catering in Bircholt Forstal
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Plan seats for most guests
- Add a diet question to the invitation
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, from a safe distance.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
Paella party catering for your party in Bircholt Forstal
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. Popular choices include tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and we’re frequently booked for retirement celebrations and neighbourhood celebrations.
Country parties near Bircholt Forstal suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
Parties in Bircholt Forstal: gardens, venues and local tips
Bircholt Forstal is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Bircholt Forstal to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
Historic houses near Bircholt Forstal include Westenhanger Castle (3.6 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Bircholt Forstal is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Kent takes in TN25, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Other places close to Bircholt Forstal for paella party catering include Brabourne Lees (1 mile south), Brabourne (1 mile east), Smeeth (1 mile south-west), Ridgeway (1 mile south-west) and Lilyvale (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (2.8 miles west) and Lympne Castle (4.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
Bircholt Forstal questions
Is Bircholt Forstal close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How much does paella party catering cost in Bircholt Forstal?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you cater for children?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Occasions we cook for in Bircholt Forstal
It is sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Bircholt Forstal and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Christenings and naming days
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family get-togethers
For guests coming by train, Westenhanger station is about 3.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each dish
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and parking costs
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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What’s in the pans
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Bircholt Forstal? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Bircholt Forstal is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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What paella party catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Is live paella right for your party?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Bircholt Forstal hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A clear, itemised quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
- 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