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Paella Party Catering for Hacklinge events
Planning paella party catering in Hacklinge? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Retirement celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Naming days and christenings
Paella party catering near Hacklinge
What paella party catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
How our paella party catering works in Hacklinge
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a picture. Popular choices include vegetable paella, churros and tapas, and we are regularly asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and garden parties and summer barbecues.
In a small place like Hacklinge, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Your questions about paella party catering in Hacklinge
Is Hacklinge too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Hacklinge close to London?
About 65 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Normally. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Who books paella party catering in Hacklinge?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Hacklinge, people book us for occasions like:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Parks such as Betteshanger Park normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- Who provides the crockery
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Space, access and power needs
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
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Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Hosting a paella party in Hacklinge
Hacklinge is about 2 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. For a party in Hacklinge, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Hacklinge is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Walmer Castle (3.5 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. After a christening at a church like Church of St George, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Near the coast, within about 3 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
This part of Kent takes in CT14, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. That could mean a party in a garden on Homemead Lane and Hacklinge Hill. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Finglesham (1 mile south-west), Marley (1 mile south-west), Worth (1 mile north-west), Ham (1 mile west) and Felderland (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north) and Broadstairs (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (2.1 miles east) and Deal Museum (2.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Hacklinge include Sandwich Technology School (1.7 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Coach pub (under half a mile south)
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Hacklinge
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Step by step
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer party in Hacklinge stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
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