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Paella Party Catering for Elmstone events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Elmstone.
- Retirement celebrations
- Family reunions
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Live paella party catering in Elmstone
Paella party catering in Elmstone, made fresh on the day
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. Typical bookings include milestone birthdays and wakes and celebrations of life, serving vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas.
A country party near Elmstone is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated.
Party venues around Elmstone
Elmstone is about 7 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Parties in Elmstone are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Elmstone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Historic houses near Elmstone include Goodnestone Park (3.9 miles south). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. If guests are coming by rail, Minster station is about 3.9 miles away.
This part of Kent takes in CT3, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. From Padbrook Lane, Sheerwater Road and Longmete Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Elmstone, we also cover Hoaden (1 mile south-east), Perry (1 mile south), Nash (1 mile south), Shatterling (1 mile south) and Broomhill (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.9 miles west). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Other catering in Elmstone
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Your questions about paella party catering in Elmstone
What’s the nearest station to Elmstone for guests?
The closest is Minster station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
Is Elmstone close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. Send your date and we will check.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Occasions we cook for in Elmstone
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Whatever you are celebrating in Elmstone, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Milestone birthdays
- Family get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
After a christening at a church like Elmstone Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- Who provides the crockery
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The wet-weather plan
What happens on the day
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. For a late-May party in Elmstone, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start 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
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
What affects the price in Elmstone
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
- How long we’re needed on site
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Elmstone
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
- 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