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Paella party catering in Flete, Kent
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Flete: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Birthday parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering for Flete events
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Paella party catering for your party in Flete
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Popular choices include mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros, and we’re frequently booked for garden get-togethers and wakes and memorial gatherings.
Near Flete, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
FAQs for Flete
How far is Flete from London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Flete?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far in advance should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. Send your date and we will check.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Often, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Hosting a paella party in Flete
Flete is about 1 mile south-west of Margate, in Kent. Parties in Flete are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Flete to Canterbury (14 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Margate station is about 1.5 miles away. Local halls and clubs near Flete are an option if the garden is small. Near the coast, within about 3 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
For paella party catering in CT9, we plan around your venue. Local streets include Victoria Road, Flete Road and Norfolk Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at parties in Westwood (1 mile east), Haine (1 mile south-east), Manston (1 mile south), Garlinge (1 mile north-west) and Margate (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles south-west), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (10 miles west) and Walmer (11 miles south).
A little further out are Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum (1.3 miles south-west) and Westwood Cross (1.1 miles east). The countryside around Flete includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include Hartsdown Academy (1.2 miles north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Margate West (1.7 miles north-west)
Where we can cook in Flete
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
What paella party catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Warn the neighbours
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Have cover ready for a shower
We’re set up before guests arrive.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Occasions we cook for in Flete
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Birthday parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family get-togethers
Historic houses near Flete include Quex Park (2.2 miles west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if it rains
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
Also in Flete
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, it is light in Flete until about 9:15pm, 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.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
- 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