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Paella Party Catering in Elham
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Elham: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Baby celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Book paella party catering in Elham
Paella party catering for your party in Elham
Paella is relaxed food: it’s served from the pan and shared, without any fuss. For retirement celebrations and anniversaries and engagement parties, we can cook tapas, seafood paella and vegetable paella and more.
Near Elham, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Occasions we cook for in Elham
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Big family gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Celebrations of life
- Neighbourhood celebrations
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- How long the team stays
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. Sunset in Elham is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Elham?
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Elham hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Fast service from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Where we can cook in Elham
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
Nearby places to Elham
Other catering in Elham
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Elham questions
What’s the nearest station to Elham for guests?
Sandling station, about 4.7 miles south-west of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Is paella OK for kids?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting a paella party in Elham
Elham is about 5 miles north-west of Folkestone, in Kent. For paella party catering in Elham, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Elham. Elham is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Elham to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Sandling station, about 4.7 miles south-west. Nearby historic houses include Acrise Place (1.4 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about a mile of Elham, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 6 miles, so seafood paella often features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
We cook at parties all over CT4. Local streets include High Street, Pound Lane and Vicarage Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Elham for paella party catering include Swingfield Minnis (2 miles east), Densole (3 miles south-east), Selsted (3 miles east), Breach (3 miles north-east) and Lodge Lees (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (11 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (8 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.3 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south). The countryside around Elham includes Cheriton Hill.
- Local pubs include The King's Arms (less than half a mile north-east)
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
- 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