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Paella party catering in Eastchurch, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Eastchurch. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Naming days and christenings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Birthday parties
Paella party catering for Eastchurch events
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
How our paella party catering works in Eastchurch
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. For celebrations of life and big family gatherings, we can cook churros, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
Country parties near Eastchurch suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
What paella party catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
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.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Eastchurch
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
Why choose paella party catering in Eastchurch?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Eastchurch and Kent:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before booking
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if it rains
- Space, access and power needs
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it is light in Eastchurch until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Common questions in Eastchurch
Is Eastchurch close to London?
About 42 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We are having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
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, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
When should I book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
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What’s in the pans
Churros
All ages love churros.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Warn the neighbours
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Count adults and children separately
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Planning a party in Eastchurch
Eastchurch is about 3 miles east of Minster, in Kent. From the centre of Eastchurch to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Queenborough station is about 4.8 miles away.
Here we cover the ME12 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include High Street, Squires Court and Warden Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at parties in Mud Row (1 mile east), Bay View (2 miles east), Warden (2 miles east), Minster (3 miles west) and Leysdown-on-Sea (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles south-west), Whitstable (8 miles south-east), Faversham (6 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles east) and Davington (6 miles south).
A little further out are Minster Gatehouse Museum (2.3 miles north-west).
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Eastchurch? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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