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Paella Party Catering for Hammill Park events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Hammill Park.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Paella party catering for Hammill Park events
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. For a late-May party in Hammill Park, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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How our paella party catering works in Hammill Park
It’s easy to cater for a mix of guests: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children typically love a simple chicken paella. Popular choices include mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for big birthdays and anniversaries and engagement parties.
A country party near Hammill Park is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Planning a party in Hammill Park
Hammill Park is about 5 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. For paella party catering in Hammill Park, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Hammill Park. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (2.6 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The coast is within about 6 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Paella party catering in CT13 is planned around your venue. We can cater a party on streets such as Elizabeth Drive and Colliery Lane or the roads around them. We also cook at parties in Flemings (1 mile north), Heronden (1 mile south), Barnsole (1 mile north-west), Coombe (1 mile north) and Staple (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are White Mill (2.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Hammill Park includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Sandwich Technology School (2.3 miles east)
Perfect for your party in Hammill Park
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Hammill Park, people book us for occasions like:
- Celebrations of life
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 2.7 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- How each diet is kept separate
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Other catering in Hammill Park
How we price paella party catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we are needed on site
- How many courses
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Where the event is
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
Questions from Hammill Park
Do you come out to small places like Hammill Park?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Hammill Park from London?
About 62 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Count adults and children separately
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Paella compared with other options
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Hammill Park hosts choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Events in Hammill Park and across Kent
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- 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