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Paella Party Catering for Gushmere events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Gushmere. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Neighbourhood celebrations
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Paella party catering in Gushmere, cooked live
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. On the menu are mixed paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for milestone birthdays and street and neighbourhood parties.
A country party near Gushmere is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. For a late-May party in Gushmere, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Warn the neighbours
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Gushmere parties: what to know
Gushmere is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Parties in Gushmere are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Gushmere is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Selling station, about 0.6 miles east. Historic houses near Gushmere include Belmont House and Gardens (3.6 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Gushmere, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in ME13, we can cook for your guests. Whether your party is on Selling Road and Vicarage Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For parties just outside Gushmere, we cover Crouch (1 mile north-east), Selling (1 mile south), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-east), South Street (1 mile east) and Hogben's Hill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Gushmere include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Sondes Arms (0.5 miles east)
Is live paella right for your party?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Gushmere hosts choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about paella party catering in Gushmere
Do you come out to small places like Gushmere?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Gushmere from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
Events we cater in Gushmere
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Gushmere and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Baby celebrations
- Celebrations of life
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- How bad weather is handled
- Travel and parking costs
- When payment is due
- Who provides the crockery
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
- 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