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Paella Party Catering for Bloodden events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Bloodden and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Family get-togethers
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Live paella party catering in Bloodden
About our paella party catering in Bloodden
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and churros, and typical bookings are for anniversaries and engagement parties and street and neighbourhood parties.
In a small place like Bloodden, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
What affects the price in Bloodden
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Nearby places to Bloodden
What else we do in Bloodden
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Hosting a paella party in Bloodden
Bloodden is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Bloodden. Bloodden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Historic houses near Bloodden include Goodnestone Park (1.5 miles east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of the Holy Innocents, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Bloodden is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area. We also cook at parties in Adisham (1 mile north-west), Aylesham (1 mile south), Bramling (2 miles north), Bekesbourne (2 miles north-west) and Womenswold (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (4.5 miles north-west).
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Who books paella party catering in Bloodden?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Bloodden and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big family gatherings
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Baby celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, Adisham station is in Bloodden itself.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How long the team stays
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
FAQs for Bloodden
What’s the nearest station to Bloodden for guests?
Bloodden has its own station: Adisham station.
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.
What does paella party catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is typically the best advert for the party.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it’s light in Bloodden until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Live paella or other catering?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
For event organisers in Bloodden
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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 will work to it.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- 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