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Paella Party Catering in East Studdal
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in East Studdal.
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Family reunions
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Paella party catering for your party in East Studdal
Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. For baby celebrations and retirement and leaving parties, we will put together a menu of churros, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
Country parties near East Studdal suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Let the neighbours know
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Parties in East Studdal: gardens, venues and local tips
East Studdal is about 3 miles west of Deal, in Kent. Tell us where your party in East Studdal will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. East Studdal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from East Studdal to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as East Studdal Church Hall, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, Martin Mill station is about 2.4 miles away. The coast is within about 4 miles, so seafood paella often features.
We cover parties in every part of CT15 and the streets around it. That could mean a party in a garden on Stoneheap Road, Downs Close and Strakers Hill. If your venue is just outside East Studdal, we also cover Studdal (1 mile south-west), Ashley (1 mile south-west), Sutton (1 mile east), West Langdon (1 mile south) and Martin (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north), Dover (4 miles south), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Dover Transport Museum (3.7 miles south) and Buckland Hospital (4.8 miles south).
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer party in East Studdal stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, 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.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
How we price paella party catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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FAQs for East Studdal
Which station should guests use for East Studdal?
Martin Mill station, about 2.4 miles south-east of the centre.
We’re having a ceremony at East Studdal Church Hall: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you supply crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is usually the best advert for the party.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Why choose paella party catering in East Studdal?
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Celebrations of life
- Big birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
Historic houses near East Studdal include Walmer Castle (3.6 miles east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Before you book anyone
- How long the team stays
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How late numbers can change
Why choose live paella in East Studdal?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Events in East Studdal and across Kent
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- 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