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Paella party catering in Church Hougham, Kent
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 Church Hougham.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
Book paella party catering in Church Hougham
Paella party catering for your party in Church Hougham
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a picture. For anniversaries and engagement parties and wakes and memorial gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros and more.
Near Church Hougham, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Live paella or other catering?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. Sunset in Church Hougham 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.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Who books paella party catering in Church Hougham?
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
In Church Hougham and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Baby celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
Thinking of a party in Samphire Hoe Country Park? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- Space, access and power needs
- The wet-weather plan
Church Hougham questions
Which station should guests use for Church Hougham?
Dover Priory station, about 2.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Lawrence?
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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How far in advance should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Count adults and children separately
- Warn the neighbours
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Nearby places to Church Hougham
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Party venues around Church Hougham
Church Hougham is about 3 miles south-west of Dover, in Kent. Parties in Church Hougham are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Church Hougham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Church Hougham to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Lawrence, 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 2.3 miles north-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Church Hougham, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella frequently features.
Paella party catering in CT15 is planned around your venue. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include West Hougham (1 mile west), Farthingloe (1 mile east), Satmar (1 mile west), Maxton (2 miles east) and Aycliffe (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles west) and Walmer (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Dover Castle (3.1 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (2.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Church Hougham include Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
How we price paella party catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested 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