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Paella Party Catering for Coursehorn events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Coursehorn. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Baby celebrations
- Family reunions
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Paella party catering for Coursehorn events
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Coursehorn
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
How our paella party catering works in Coursehorn
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. Typical bookings include leaving dos and retirements and milestone birthdays, serving tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
A country party near Coursehorn is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
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How we price paella party catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
- Distance and access to the venue
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Who books paella party catering in Coursehorn?
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Big birthdays
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Parks such as Crane Valley generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- The wet-weather plan
- What the price includes, item by item
- The venue requirements
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it’s light in Coursehorn 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.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re 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 saves passing messages back and forth.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Paella compared with other options
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Coursehorn hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Churros
All ages love churros.
Planning a party in Coursehorn
Coursehorn is about 12 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. For a party in Coursehorn, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Dunstan, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The High Weald National Landscape is within about a mile of Coursehorn, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cook at parties all over the TN17 postcode area. We also cook at parties in Baker's Cross (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile west), Swattenden (1 mile south-west), Hartley (2 miles south-west) and Benenden (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Cranbrook Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include White Horse pub (0.8 miles west)
Coursehorn: your questions answered
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Dunstan: can you cater afterwards?
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.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Is my garden big enough?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. Send us a picture.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
- 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