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Paella party catering in Bossingham, Kent
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Bossingham: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big family gatherings
Book paella party catering in Bossingham
Planning a party in Bossingham
Bossingham is about 6 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. For paella party catering in Bossingham, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Bossingham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Bossingham to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Chartham station, about 4.8 miles north-west. 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. Bossingham is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. From The Street, Bossingham Street and Manns Hill or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Bossingham for paella party catering include Stelling Minnis (1 mile south-west), Waltham (2 miles west), Rhodes Minnis (4 miles south), Stowting Common (4 miles south-west) and Ottinge (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (6 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
A little further out are Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.7 miles north).
How our paella party catering works in Bossingham
A paella party works in most gardens, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a picture if you’re unsure. On the menu are tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for family get-togethers and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers.
Country parties near Bossingham suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Bossingham is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
A closer look at the menu
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Bossingham: your questions answered
Is Bossingham too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Bossingham close to London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
How far in advance should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Let the neighbours know
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
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What else we do in Bossingham
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Organising a club, school or community event in Bossingham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Who books paella party catering in Bossingham?
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Bossingham and Kent:
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement celebrations
Historic houses near Bossingham include Acrise Place (4.9 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if it rains
- Whether travel is included
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
- 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