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Paella Party Catering for Bishopsbourne events
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 Bishopsbourne.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Birthday parties
- Family reunions
Book paella party catering in Bishopsbourne
How we price paella party catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
About our paella party catering in Bishopsbourne
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children generally love a simple chicken paella. We cook seafood paella, churros and vegetable paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater garden get-togethers and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers.
Near Bishopsbourne, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. For a late-May party in Bishopsbourne, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
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DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Have bins ready
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Count adults and children separately
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
For event organisers in Bishopsbourne
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Common questions in Bishopsbourne
What’s the nearest station to Bishopsbourne for guests?
Bekesbourne station, about 2.2 miles north of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Bishopsbourne?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
When should I book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
What does paella party catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
About the dishes
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Live paella or other catering?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Drinks service on request
- Fast service from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Why choose paella party catering in Bishopsbourne?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there is little waste.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Bishopsbourne:
- Milestone birthdays
- Christenings and naming days
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Celebrations of life
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (4.1 miles east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Questions to ask before booking
- Staff numbers and hours
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Also near Bishopsbourne
More for events in Bishopsbourne
Planning a party in Bishopsbourne
Bishopsbourne is about 4 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Bishopsbourne, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 2.2 miles north. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Bishopsbourne, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of CT4. Whether your party is on The Street, Park Lane and Crows Camp Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Kingston (1 mile south-east), Bridge (1 mile north), Out Elmstead (1 mile south-east), Marley (1 mile south) and Patrixbourne (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.2 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Mermaid Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
- 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