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Paella party catering in Hampton, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Hampton. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Leaving dos and retirements
Live paella party catering in Hampton
For event organisers in Hampton
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
How our paella party catering works in Hampton
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. We cook vegetable paella, churros and seafood paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater christenings and naming days and big family gatherings.
For a party in Hampton, your garden is frequently the best venue. Tell us about access and parking, and we’ll do the rest. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Planning a party in Hampton
Hampton is about 2 miles west of Herne Bay, in Kent. From the centre of Hampton to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Hampton to Canterbury (6 miles away).
After a christening at a church like St Andrew's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Near the coast, within about 2 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
Paella party catering in CT6 is planned around your venue. Your party could be at a home on Riley Avenue, Essex Avenue and Alvis Avenue or the roads around them. Close by, we cover parties in Swalecliffe (2 miles south-west), West End (2 miles south), Chestfield (2 miles south-west), Tankerton (2 miles west) and Radfall (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (14 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Faversham (10 miles south-west) and Minster (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (2.8 miles west). The countryside around Hampton includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay High School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Hampton Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Nearby places to Hampton
What else we do in Hampton
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Count adults and children separately
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Events we cater in Hampton
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
Whatever you are celebrating in Hampton, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Naming days and christenings
- Family get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big birthdays
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 1 mile south-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Staff numbers and hours
- The wet-weather plan
What’s in the pans
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters often try it too.
Is live paella right for your party?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Events in Hampton and across Kent
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Hampton
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Hampton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
FAQs for Hampton
Which station should guests use for Hampton?
Herne Bay station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Andrew's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Should we have more than one paella?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you supply crockery?
We can. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Typically, yes, if there is a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send us a photo of the space.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer party in Hampton 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.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- 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