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Paella Party Catering for Densole events
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Densole. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Celebrations of life
Paella party catering in Densole
Paella party catering for your party in Densole
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around Densole. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for baby celebrations and anniversary celebrations.
Country parties near Densole suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Densole
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Paella compared with other options
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
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What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. At midsummer, it’s light in Densole until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan seats for most guests
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Count adults and children separately
We are set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How long we are needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
Planning paella party catering in Densole? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Your questions about paella party catering in Densole
Which station should guests use for Densole?
The closest is Folkestone West station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Luke's?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Do you cater for children?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
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.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Typically, if there is outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning a party in Densole
Densole is about 3 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. Wherever your party is in the CT18 area, we can cook for your guests. Densole is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Folkestone West station, about 3.1 miles south. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Luke's, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Densole is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 4 miles, so seafood paella often features.
For paella party catering in CT18, we plan around your venue. Your party could be at a home on St John's Close, St John's Way and Canterbury Road. If your venue is just outside Densole, we also cover Hawkinge (1 mile south), Swingfield Minnis (1 mile north), Old Hawkinge (2 miles south-east), Arpinge (2 miles south-west) and Selsted (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north), Dover (6 miles east), Folkestone (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles north-east) and Hythe (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Folkestone Castle (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Densole include Cheriton Hill.
- 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