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Paella Party Catering in Dungate
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Dungate. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Big birthdays
- Family reunions
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Planning an event in Dungate?
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Have bins ready
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Tell us how many children are coming
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Paella party catering in Dungate, made fresh on the day
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. Typical bookings include street and neighbourhood parties and milestone birthdays, with tapas, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Near Dungate, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Where we can cook in Dungate
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Dungate
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
Events we cater in Dungate
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Dungate:
- Family reunions
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
After a christening at a church like Church of St Catherine, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- Travel and parking costs
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
Questions from Dungate
Is Dungate close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Catherine?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Hosting a paella party in Dungate
Dungate is about 3 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Across the ME9 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Sittingbourne station, about 2.9 miles north. Thinking of a party in Cromers Wood? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Dungate, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Kent takes in ME9, so your party can be anywhere in it. For parties just outside Dungate, we cover Newbury (1 mile north-east), Kingsdown (1 mile east), Rodmersham Green (1 mile north), Highsted (1 mile north) and Bapchild (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.6 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.5 miles south-east).
- Local schools include Fulston Manor School (2.3 miles north)
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Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
- How long we’re needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, 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
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in Dungate is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Live paella or other catering?
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. 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 us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Catering across Kent, including Dungate
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
- 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