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Paella party catering in Greatstone-on-Sea, Kent
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Greatstone-on-Sea.
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden get-togethers
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How our paella party catering works in Greatstone-on-Sea
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. We are frequently asked to cater neighbourhood celebrations and wakes and celebrations of life, serving tapas, churros and vegetable paella.
A country party near Greatstone-on-Sea is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
What affects the price in Greatstone-on-Sea
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- Starters, canapés and desserts
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.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the space, if you can
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Greatstone-on-Sea: your questions answered
Is Greatstone-on-Sea close to London?
About 58 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We are having a ceremony at St Peter's: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Usually, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
How early should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Frequently, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a picture and we’ll check.
Party venues around Greatstone-on-Sea
Greatstone-on-Sea is about 9 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. For paella party catering in Greatstone-on-Sea, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Greatstone-on-Sea. Greatstone-on-Sea is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Parks such as Romney Warren Country Park usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
We cook at parties all over the TN28 postcode area. That could mean a party in a garden on Alfred Road, Meehan Road South and Hardy Road or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Greatstone-on-Sea, we also cover Littlestone-on-Sea (1 mile north), New Romney (1 mile north-west), Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles south), Lydd (3 miles south-west) and St Mary's Bay (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (12 miles north), Folkestone (12 miles north-east), Hythe (9 miles north-east), Hawkinge (13 miles north-east), Tenterden (14 miles north-west) and Cheriton (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Romney 'castle' (3.2 miles north-west) and Lydd Town Museum (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Greatstone-on-Sea include Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
- Nearby schools include The Marsh Academy (1.3 miles north-west) and The Marsh Academy (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Jolly Fisherman pub (less than half a mile south)
Why choose live paella in Greatstone-on-Sea?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A clear, itemised quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Occasions we cook for in Greatstone-on-Sea
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Greatstone-on-Sea, people book us for events such as:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Birthday parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement celebrations
After a christening at a church like St Peter's, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What happens if it rains
- What the price includes, item by item
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Count adults and children separately
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Plan where rubbish goes
Children love watching the paella cook, at a safe distance.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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 at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Greatstone-on-Sea 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.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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About the dishes
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
- 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