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Paella Party Catering in Ebbsfleet
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Ebbsfleet.
- Baby celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering near Ebbsfleet
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Paella party catering in Ebbsfleet, cooked live
Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. Typical bookings include engagement and anniversary parties and retirement celebrations, with mixed paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Near Ebbsfleet, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
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Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
Occasions we cook for in Ebbsfleet
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Family get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Baby celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Thanet Parkway station, about 1.2 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- What happens if it rains
- Staff numbers and hours
- Space, access and power needs
What affects the price in Ebbsfleet
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we’re needed on site
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Have bins ready
- Tell us how many children are coming
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
FAQs for Ebbsfleet
Can you cook in Sandwich and Pegwell Bay?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Ebbsfleet?
Thanet Parkway station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
How much space do you need?
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.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Often, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a photo and we will check.
Do you cater in Ebbsfleet?
Yes, we do. Ebbsfleet is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Why choose live paella in Ebbsfleet?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Catering across Kent, including Ebbsfleet
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. A summer party in Ebbsfleet stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Parties in Ebbsfleet: gardens, venues and local tips
Ebbsfleet is about 3 miles south-west of St Lawrence, in Kent. For paella party catering in Ebbsfleet, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Ebbsfleet. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (3.8 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Thinking of a party in Sandwich and Pegwell Bay? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Near the coast, within about 4 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice.
This part of Kent takes in CT12 and CT13. If your venue is just outside Ebbsfleet, we also cover Richborough Port (1 mile south), Sevenscore (1 mile north), Cliffs End (1 mile north-east), Way (2 miles north-west) and Pegwell (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (5 miles north), Dover (12 miles south), Ramsgate (3 miles north-east), Broadstairs (5 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Ramsgate General Hospital (2.8 miles east) and RAF Manston History Museum (2.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local pubs include The Sportsman pub (1 mile north-east)
- 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