Kent · England
Paella Party Catering in Hamstreet
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Hamstreet. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Celebrations of life
- Big birthdays
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella party catering for Hamstreet events
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
Paella party catering in Hamstreet, cooked live
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. We’re frequently asked to cater retirement celebrations and wakes and memorial gatherings, with tapas, churros and seafood paella.
Country parties near Hamstreet suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Organising for someone else?
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.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Nearby places to Hamstreet
Also in Hamstreet
What’s in the pans
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Have enough chairs for most guests
We are set up before guests arrive.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
How we price paella party catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. For a late-May party in Hamstreet, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Why choose live paella in Hamstreet?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Hamstreet hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Catering across Kent, including Hamstreet
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning a party in Hamstreet
Hamstreet is about 5 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Across the TN26 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of the Good Shepherd, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Here we cover the TN26 postcode area. Your party could be at a home on The Street, Dukes Meadow and Rectory Walk or the roads around them. Other places close to Hamstreet for paella party catering include Orlestone (1 mile north-west), Ruckinge (1 mile east), Kenardington (2 miles west), Bromley Green (2 miles north) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (5 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Hythe (10 miles east), Hawkinge (14 miles east), Tenterden (7 miles west) and Cheriton (13 miles east).
A little further out are Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.9 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (5.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hamstreet include Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include The Dukes Head pub (under half a mile west)
FAQs for Hamstreet
Do you come out to small places like Hamstreet?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Good Shepherd?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. Send us a picture.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
When should I book?
Early is best, but ask even if it’s soon. Send your date and we’ll check.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
- 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