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Paella Party Catering for Clap Hill events
Paella 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 Clap Hill.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family get-togethers
Planning an event in Clap Hill?
About our paella party catering in Clap Hill
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the party menu is complete. Typical bookings include birthday parties and family get-togethers, with churros, tapas and vegetable paella.
Near Clap Hill, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Who books paella party catering in Clap Hill?
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Baby celebrations
Historic houses near Clap Hill include Westenhanger Castle (4.1 miles east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the team stays
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deadline for final numbers
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
Common questions in Clap Hill
Can you cook in Poulton Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How far is Clap Hill from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
When should I book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. We will check availability right away.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Clap Hill.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Let the neighbours know
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
Nearby places to Clap Hill
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About the dishes
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, it is light in Clap Hill 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.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Clap Hill, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Planning a party in Clap Hill
Clap Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Clap Hill and the surrounding area. Clap Hill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Clap Hill to Canterbury (14 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Ham Street station is about 4.1 miles away. Parks such as Poulton Wood typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Clap Hill, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Kent takes in TN25. For parties just outside Clap Hill, we cover Aldington (1 mile south-east), Stonestreet Green (1 mile east), Bonnington (1 mile south-west), Aldington Frith (1 mile west) and Postling Green (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (4 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (6 miles east) and Preston (15 miles north).
A little further out are Lympne Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.3 miles north). Not far away are Hatch Park.
- Pubs nearby include Walnut Tree Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
What affects the price in Clap Hill
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we’re needed on site
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
- 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