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Paella Party Catering for Boyden Gate events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Boyden Gate: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Book paella party catering in Boyden Gate
Paella party catering in Boyden Gate, made fresh on the day
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. Typical bookings include naming days and christenings and wakes and memorial gatherings, with chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella.
Near Boyden Gate, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Your questions about paella party catering in Boyden Gate
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Could we have live paella in Grove Ferry Picnic Area?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you supply crockery?
On request. Crockery or disposables can be added.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Perfect for your party in Boyden Gate
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Boyden Gate and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Big family gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- When final numbers are due
- Space, access and power needs
- What happens if it rains
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Fast service from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Parties in Boyden Gate: gardens, venues and local tips
Boyden Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. For paella party catering in Boyden Gate, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Boyden Gate. We cook in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 3.4 miles west. Parks such as Grove Ferry Picnic Area normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. Near the coast, within about 4 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
This part of Kent takes in CT3, so your party can be anywhere in it. Whether your party is on Forge Lane and Church Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater parties in Chislet (1 mile south), Highstead (1 mile north-west), Chitty (1 mile south-east), Hollow Street (1 mile south) and Old Tree (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find St Martins Hospital (6 miles south-west). The countryside around Boyden Gate includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local pubs include Hog & Donkey pub (0.8 miles north)
More for events in Boyden Gate
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. Sunset in Boyden Gate is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or CT3 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable 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