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Paella Party Catering in Capel-le-Ferne
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Capel-le-Ferne.
- Family reunions
- Christenings and naming days
- Summer garden parties
Planning an event in Capel-le-Ferne?
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Plan seats for most guests
- Give separate numbers for children
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
About our paella party catering in Capel-le-Ferne
Paella is made for relaxed parties: it’s served from the pan and shared, without any fuss. On the menu are vegetable paella, mixed paella and seafood paella, and we are regularly asked to cater family get-togethers and big birthdays.
Country parties near Capel-le-Ferne suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. For a late-May party in Capel-le-Ferne, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we cook for in Capel-le-Ferne
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Capel-le-Ferne:
- Garden get-togethers
- Big family gatherings
- Retirement celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Radigund, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- If the price includes VAT
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
Your questions about paella party catering in Capel-le-Ferne
We’re having a ceremony at St Radigund: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Capel-le-Ferne too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you supply crockery?
We can. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
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’ll help you decide the split.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. Send us a picture.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
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How we price paella party catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning a party in Capel-le-Ferne
Capel-le-Ferne is about 2 miles north-east of Folkestone, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Capel-le-Ferne will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our events stretch from Capel-le-Ferne to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Parks such as East Cliff and Warren Country Park usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. For guests coming by train, Folkestone Central station is about 2.4 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Capel-le-Ferne, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. Near the coast, within about 3 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
This part of Kent takes in CT18, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Whether your party is on New Dover Road, Alexandra Road and Clarence Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater parties in Satmar (1 mile north-east), West Hougham (1 mile north-east), Drellingore (2 miles north), South Alkham (2 miles north) and Church Hougham (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles north-east), Deal (11 miles north-east), Hythe (6 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Folkestone Castle (2.3 miles west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Capel-le-Ferne include Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
- Pubs nearby include The Valiant Sailor pub (0.7 miles south-west)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Events in Capel-le-Ferne and across Kent
- Drinks service on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
- 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