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Paella party catering in Coombe, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Coombe.
- Summer garden parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Big family gatherings
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Paella party catering for your party in Coombe
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. We’re frequently asked to cater family get-togethers and anniversaries and engagement parties, serving vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros.
A country party near Coombe is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
For event organisers in Coombe
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. For a late-May party in Coombe, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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How we price paella party catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Coombe, and we will put together a menu and price.
Perfect for your party in Coombe
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
In Coombe and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversary celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 2.1 miles east.
Before booking anyone
- When payment is due
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Have bins ready
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Count adults and children separately
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, at a safe distance.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Why choose live paella in Coombe?
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Drinks service on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Hosting a paella party in Coombe
Coombe is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Wherever your party is in the CT3 area, we can bring the pans to you. Coombe is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Coombe to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
Historic houses near Coombe include Goodnestone Park (3.5 miles south-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Nicholas, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
For paella party catering in CT3 and CT13, we plan around your venue. Your party could be at a home on Coombe Lane, Saunders Lane and Langdon Avenue. If your venue is just outside Coombe, we also cover Flemings (1 mile south-west), Ash (1 mile north-west), Weddington (1 mile north), Guilton (1 mile west) and Hammill Park (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (1.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Sandwich Technology School (1.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Chequer Inn (0.9 miles north-west)
Common questions in Coombe
Can you cook near the sea around Coombe?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Is Coombe too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
What does paella party catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Coombe
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- 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