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Paella party catering in Dover, Kent
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Dover.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Baby celebrations
Planning an event in Dover?
About our paella party catering in Dover
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. We’re frequently asked to cater street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and family reunions, with mixed paella, churros and vegetable paella.
In a town like Dover, a garden party is the classic choice, with a local hall or club as a good back-up if the garden is small. We just need a level spot to cook. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Parties in Dover: gardens, venues and local tips
Dover is in Kent. For a party in Dover, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Dover is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Dover Priory station is about 0.9 miles away. Parks such as Connaught Park usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. The coast is within about 2 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, and we always plan for wind.
Wherever your party is in CT17, CT16, CT15 and CT14, we can bring paella party catering to you. Whether your party is on London Road, High Street and Church Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. You’ll find Dover on the A2 and A20, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. For parties just outside Dover, we cover River (1 mile north-west), Maxton (1 mile south), Kearsney (1 mile north-west), Whitfield (1 mile north) and Temple Ewell (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles south-west) and Walmer (6 miles north-east). Dover is one of the larger places we cover in Kent, with lots of choice for parties.
Well-known places in the area include Dover Castle (1.3 miles south-east) and Crabble Corn Mill (0.7 miles west). The countryside around Dover includes Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near Dover include St Edmund's Catholic School (less than half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (under half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull pub (within half a mile south-west)
Also near Dover
Also in Dover
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
A closer look at the menu
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
How we price paella party catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Step by step
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, it’s light in Dover until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Common questions in Dover
Can you cook near the sea around Dover?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Is Dover close to London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cater for children?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
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 vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Dover
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Events in Dover and across Kent
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
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Perfect for your party in Dover
It is sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Dover book us for occasions like:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden get-togethers
- Big family gatherings
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Parish Church of St Andrew Buckland, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- 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