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Paella Party Catering in Hoo
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Hoo and the surrounding area.
- Summer garden parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Big birthdays
Paella party catering in Hoo
How our paella party catering works in Hoo
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around Hoo. Whether it’s family get-togethers and retirement celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, tapas and seafood paella for your guests.
Near Hoo, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Hoo questions
How far is Hoo from London?
About 61 miles from central London.
We are having a ceremony at Church of Saint Mary the Virgin: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Let us know numbers and ages.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
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How the day works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer party in Hoo stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Hoo
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Live paella or other catering?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Events in Hoo and across Kent
- A quote that spells everything out
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Hosting a paella party in Hoo
Hoo is about 5 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. For a party in Hoo, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Hoo. We cater in 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Minster station, about 1.1 miles south-east. After a christening at a church like Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice.
Anywhere in CT12, we can bring paella party catering to you. We can cater a party on streets such as Monkton Road, Hoo Farm Way and Sheriffs Court Lane. For parties just outside Hoo, we cover Monkton (1 mile west), St Nicholas at Wade (2 miles north-west), Westmarsh (2 miles south-west), East Stourmouth (2 miles south-west) and Sarre (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (10 miles south-west), Margate (5 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (5 miles east), Broadstairs (6 miles east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Powell-Cotton Museum (2.2 miles north). Not far away are Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bell Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Let the neighbours know
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Sangria sets the mood.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use 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