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Paella Party Catering in Hunters Forstal
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Hunters Forstal and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Naming days and christenings
- Big family gatherings
- Big birthdays
Paella party catering for Hunters Forstal events
Paella party catering for your party in Hunters Forstal
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around Hunters Forstal. We’re frequently asked to cater retirement and leaving parties and summer garden parties, with vegetable paella, churros and mixed paella.
A country party near Hunters Forstal is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Plan seats for most guests
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Count adults and children separately
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Sangria sets the mood.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella normally gets the photos.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Hunters Forstal is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Hunters Forstal
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
In Hunters Forstal and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Naming days and christenings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Big family gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
If guests are coming by rail, Herne Bay station is about 1.1 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- How bad weather is handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hunters Forstal? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Hunters Forstal: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Bartholomew?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook in Curtis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you come to Hunters Forstal?
Yes, we do. Hunters Forstal is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How much does paella party catering cost in Hunters Forstal?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Is paella OK for kids?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Hunters Forstal
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Planning a party in Hunters Forstal
Hunters Forstal is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Hunters Forstal or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Hunters Forstal to Canterbury (6 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Bartholomew, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Parks such as Curtis Wood normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. Near the coast, within about 2 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
This part of Kent takes in CT6, so your party can be anywhere in it. We can cater a party on streets such as Mill Lane, Kingsfield Road and Hunters Forstal Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Hunters Forstal for paella party catering include Broomfield (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile south-west), Herne Bay (1 mile north-west), Eddington (1 mile west) and Bullockstone (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.6 miles west). Open spaces near Hunters Forstal include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay High School (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.7 miles east)
What affects the price in Hunters Forstal
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Hunters Forstal, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
- 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