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Paella party catering in Hackington, Kent
Planning paella party catering in Hackington? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Family get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
- Big birthdays
Paella party catering in Hackington
Paella party catering for your party in Hackington
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and tapas, and we’re regularly asked to cater leaving dos and retirements and baby celebrations.
Country parties near Hackington suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Perfect for your party in Hackington
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Family get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
After a christening at a church like Church of St Cosmus and St Damian, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hackington? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hackington
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Places near Hackington
Other catering in Hackington
Is live paella right for your party?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Step by step
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer party in Hackington stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Hackington? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Count adults and children separately
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Warn the neighbours
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
Send us the date, your venue or CT2 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Parties in Hackington: gardens, venues and local tips
Hackington is about 2 miles north of Canterbury, in Kent. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Hackington and nearby villages. We cover 922 places in Kent.
Parks such as Tyler Hill Meadow usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Canterbury West station, about 1.4 miles south. Near the coast, within about 5 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Wherever your party is in CT2, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Link Road, Fleets Lane and Darwin Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Other places close to Hackington for paella party catering include Tyler Hill (1 mile north-west), Blean (1 mile west), Honey Hill (2 miles north-west), Radfall (2 miles north) and Denstroude (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles south-west), Margate (14 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Ramsgate (15 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are Canterbury Castle (2 miles south) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Hackington include St Stephen's Junior School (0.9 miles south) and St Edmund's School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Ye Olde Beverlie Inn (1 mile south)
Hackington questions
Can you cook near the sea around Hackington?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
What’s the nearest station to Hackington for guests?
Canterbury West station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
- 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