Kent · England
Paella party catering in Charlton-in-Dover, Kent
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Charlton-in-Dover.
- Baby celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering near Charlton-in-Dover
Perfect for your party in Charlton-in-Dover
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Charlton-in-Dover, people book us for events such as:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family reunions
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Thinking of a party in Connaught Park? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- What the price includes, item by item
- How each diet is kept separate
- If the price includes VAT
Paella party catering in Charlton-in-Dover, cooked live
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the party menu is complete. For wakes and celebrations of life and naming days and christenings, we can cook seafood paella, churros and mixed paella for your guests.
Parties around Charlton-in-Dover are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Count adults and children separately
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
The process
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Charlton-in-Dover 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 choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
Read more
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Nearby places to Charlton-in-Dover
Other catering in Charlton-in-Dover
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
How we price paella party catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning a party in Charlton-in-Dover
Charlton-in-Dover is about 1 mile south-east of Dover, in Kent. For paella party catering in Charlton-in-Dover, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Charlton-in-Dover. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cook right across the region, from Charlton-in-Dover to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Dover Priory station, about 0.6 miles south. The coast is within about a mile, so seafood paella often features, and we always plan for wind.
This part of Kent takes in CT16, CT17 and CT15. We can cater a party on streets such as Odo Road, Eric Road and Lorne Road. With the A256 close by, Charlton-in-Dover is simple for us to get to with everything for your party. Nearby, we also cater parties in Tower Hamlets (1 mile south-west), Guston (2 miles north-east), Church Whitfield (2 miles north), East Langdon (3 miles north-east) and West Cliffe (3 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles south-west) and Walmer (6 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Dover Castle (0.9 miles south-east) and Old Town Gaol (within half a mile south). Open spaces near Charlton-in-Dover include Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near Charlton-in-Dover include Dover Grammar School for Girls (under half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (within half a mile south)
Is live paella right for your party?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See How we price And The cost guide.
Charlton-in-Dover questions
Can you cook in Connaught Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
How far is Charlton-in-Dover from London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need level ground, clearance and access. A photo helps.
Do you cover Charlton-in-Dover?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Charlton-in-Dover and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
- 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