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Paella party catering in Cold Harbour, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Cold Harbour. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Christenings and naming days
- Big birthdays
Paella party catering for Cold Harbour events
Paella party catering for your party in Cold Harbour
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. On the menu are seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros, and typical bookings are for baby celebrations and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers.
Near Cold Harbour, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
How it works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer party in Cold Harbour stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
How we price paella party catering
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
- How long we are needed on site
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning a party in Cold Harbour
Cold Harbour is about 7 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. Wherever your party is in the ME17 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Cold Harbour is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Thinking of a party in Spuckles and Kennelling Woods? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. 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. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Cold Harbour, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cook at parties all over ME17. For parties just outside Cold Harbour, we cover Warren Street (1 mile north-west), Payden Street (1 mile north-west), Lenham Heath (2 miles south-west), Charing Heath (2 miles south) and Lenham Forstal (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (3.4 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Harrow pub (0.7 miles west)
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Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Warn the neighbours
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Plan seats for most guests
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
Live paella or other catering?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Your questions about paella party catering in Cold Harbour
Can you cook in Spuckles and Kennelling Woods?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How far is Cold Harbour from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
How far in advance should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Organising a club, school or community event in Cold Harbour? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
- 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