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Paella Party Catering in Highstead
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Highstead.
- Family reunions
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Birthday parties
Paella party catering in Highstead
How our paella party catering works in Highstead
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. Whether it is big family gatherings and birthday parties, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and tapas.
In a small place like Highstead, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Who books paella party catering in Highstead?
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
In Highstead and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Family get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Birthday parties
Parks such as Bishopstone Cliffs normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Before booking anyone
- How each diet is kept separate
- If the price includes VAT
- Space, access and power needs
- What happens if it rains
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Questions from Highstead
What’s the nearest station to Highstead for guests?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
How far is Highstead from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Should we have more than one paella?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans, from a safe distance.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
Nearby places to Highstead
Also in Highstead
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. A summer party in Highstead 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.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Parties in Highstead: gardens, venues and local tips
Highstead is about 2 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. For paella party catering in Highstead, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Highstead is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Herne Bay station is about 2.7 miles away. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella frequently features.
Wherever your party is in CT3 and CT6, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Hawthorn (1 mile north), Boyden Gate (1 mile south-east), Millbank (1 mile south-west), Old Tree (1 mile south) and Hillborough (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.6 miles west). Open spaces near Highstead include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby, you will find Hog & Donkey pub (0.8 miles north-east)
What paella party catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
Planning paella party catering in Highstead? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
- 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