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Paella Party Catering in Dargate
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Dargate and the surrounding area.
- Family reunions
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Celebrations of life
Live paella party catering in Dargate
Paella party catering in Dargate, made fresh on the day
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues. Whether it’s retirement and leaving parties and neighbourhood celebrations, we can cook tapas, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Near Dargate, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Sunset in Dargate 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.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
Planning paella party catering in Dargate? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Parties in Dargate: gardens, venues and local tips
Dargate is about 4 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Dargate and nearby villages. We cover 922 places in Kent.
Thinking of a party in Mount Ephraim Gardens? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Selling station, about 3 miles south-west. The coast is within about 4 miles, so seafood paella frequently features.
Anywhere in ME13, we can bring paella party catering to you. Your party could be at a home on Butler's Hill and Plumpudding Lane or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater parties in Hernhill (1 mile south-west), Waterham (1 mile north), Highstreet (1 mile north-east), Slutshole (1 mile south-west) and Staplestreet (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles west) and Herne Bay (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4.5 miles north-east) and Tankerton Castle (4.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Dargate include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find Red Lion pub (0.8 miles south-west)
How we price paella party catering
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Guest numbers
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
Send us the date, your venue or ME13 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Dargate?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Love Paella in Dargate
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Plan seats for most guests
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Where we can cook in Dargate
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
About the dishes
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
FAQs for Dargate
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
What’s the nearest station to Dargate for guests?
Selling station, about 3 miles south-west of the centre.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
- 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