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Paella Party Catering for Chartham Hatch events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Chartham Hatch.
- Baby celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
Book paella party catering in Chartham Hatch
Who books paella party catering in Chartham Hatch?
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Christenings and naming days
- Summer garden parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
Parks such as No Man's Orchard typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
What to look for in a quote
- Staff numbers and hours
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Travel and parking costs
How our paella party catering works in Chartham Hatch
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. Popular choices include seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros, and we’re frequently booked for retirement celebrations and anniversary celebrations.
A country party near Chartham Hatch is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Is live paella right for your party?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Chartham Hatch parties: what to know
Chartham Hatch is about 3 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. For paella party catering in Chartham Hatch, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Chartham Hatch. Chartham Hatch is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, Chartham station is about 1 mile away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Chartham Hatch, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in CT4 is planned around your venue and your guests. Whether your party is on Town Lane, Nightingale Close and Bigbury Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Chartham Hatch for paella party catering include Chartham (1 mile south), Upper Harbledown (1 mile north-east), Shalmsford Street (1 mile south), Mystole (2 miles south) and Thanington (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east) and Whitstable (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Rupert Bear Museum (2.8 miles east) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (2.9 miles east). The countryside around Chartham Hatch includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find Royal Oak Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
What paella party catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
- How long we are needed on site
- Guest numbers
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Seafood paella generally gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in Chartham Hatch 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.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
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Chartham Hatch: your questions answered
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cook in No Man's Orchard?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Will the neighbours notice?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is typically the best advert for the party.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you cater for children?
Of course. Children typically love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Where we can cook in Chartham Hatch
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Chartham Hatch? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
- 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