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Paella party catering in Goodnestone, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Goodnestone. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big birthdays
Paella party catering near Goodnestone
Paella party catering in Goodnestone, made fresh on the day
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. Whether it’s family reunions and engagement and anniversary parties, we will put together a menu of vegetable paella, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
A country party near Goodnestone is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Goodnestone: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Goodnestone?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Goodnestone from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Can you cook indoors?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Hosting a paella party in Goodnestone
Goodnestone is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. From the centre of Goodnestone to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Goodnestone is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Goodnestone to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Adisham station, about 1.5 miles west. Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (within half a mile south-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
We cook at parties all over CT3 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Street, Saddlers Hill and Fitzwalters Meadow, and we can cook for a party on any of them. If your venue is just outside Goodnestone, we also cover Chillenden (1 mile south-east), Twitham (1 mile north), Well Head (1 mile north), Ratling (1 mile south-west) and Staple (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.7 miles west).
- Local pubs include The Fitzwalter Arms (within half a mile south-west)
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Events we cater in Goodnestone
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Family get-togethers
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Big birthdays
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of the Holy Cross, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- How long the team stays
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it is light in Goodnestone 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.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or CT3 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Live paella or other catering?
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- We cover Goodnestone and the whole of Kent
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- 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