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Paella Party Catering in Calcott
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Calcott.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Book paella party catering in Calcott
How our paella party catering works in Calcott
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. We’re often asked to cater christenings and naming days and big birthdays, with vegetable paella, churros and tapas.
In a small place like Calcott, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Calcott: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Calcott?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Could we have live paella in Curtis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Can you supply crockery?
We can. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
Do you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
For event organisers in Calcott
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
How we price paella party catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Calcott
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Calcott, people book us for occasions like:
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden get-togethers
- Celebrations of life
- Birthday parties
Thinking of a party in Curtis Wood? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How bad weather is handled
Towns and villages near Calcott
Other catering in Calcott
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
How the day works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Sunset in Calcott 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.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Calcott
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
What’s in the pans
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Planning a party in Calcott
Calcott is about 3 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Across the CT3 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
For guests coming by train, Sturry station is about 1.5 miles away. The coast is within about 4 miles, so seafood paella often features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
For paella party catering in CT3, we plan around your venue and your guests. We also cook at parties in Hicks Forstal (1 mile north-east), Broad Oak (1 mile south), Sturry (1 mile south), Herne Common (1 mile north) and Westbere (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are Canterbury Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (3.2 miles south). The countryside around Calcott includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (1.5 miles south-east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Royal Oak Public House (0.9 miles south-west)
Is live paella right for your party?
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Catering across Kent, including Calcott
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- 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