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Paella Party Catering for Chitty events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Chitty. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Big birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
Paella party catering in Chitty
About our paella party catering in Chitty
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. We take care of the food. For christenings and naming days and leaving dos and retirements, we can cook churros, vegetable paella and tapas.
In a small place like Chitty, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. At midsummer, it’s light in Chitty until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
Planning paella party catering in Chitty? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose paella party catering in Chitty?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Chitty and Kent:
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 4 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The wet-weather plan
- How late numbers can change
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Hosting a paella party in Chitty
Chitty is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. For a party in Chitty, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Chitty. Chitty is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Thinking of a party in Grove Ferry Picnic Area? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Near the coast, within about 4 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice.
For paella party catering in CT3, we plan around your venue. We also cook at parties in Chislet (1 mile west), Hollow Street (1 mile south-west), Boyden Gate (1 mile north-west), Old Tree (1 mile west) and Highstead (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.8 miles south-west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Questions from Chitty
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Chitty close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Will the neighbours notice?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is normally the best advert for the party.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you cater for children?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Why choose live paella in Chitty?
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- A clear, itemised quote
- Catering across Kent, including Chitty
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
For event organisers in Chitty
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Nearby places to Chitty
More for events in Chitty
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood 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