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Paella party catering in Kingsdown, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Kingsdown. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Live paella party catering in Kingsdown
Paella party catering in Kingsdown, cooked live
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. We are often asked to cater neighbourhood celebrations and wakes and celebrations of life, with vegetable paella, mixed paella and seafood paella.
Around Kingsdown, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. A summer party in Kingsdown 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.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- 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 are done.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Where we can cook in Kingsdown
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Kingsdown
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
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What else we do in Kingsdown
Live paella or other catering?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Kingsdown hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Hosting a paella party in Kingsdown
Kingsdown is about 2 miles south of Deal, in Kent. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Kingsdown. Kingsdown is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Kingsdown to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St. John the Evangelist, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Historic houses near Kingsdown include Walmer Castle (1 mile north). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Near the coast, within about 3 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice.
Wherever your party is in CT14, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From King's Close, Clim Down and The Rise or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. For parties just outside Kingsdown, we cover Ringwould (1 mile west), Martin Mill (2 miles south-west), Martin (2 miles west), Sutton (2 miles west) and St Margaret's at Cliffe (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (15 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north), Dover (5 miles south-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north) and Broadstairs (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.6 miles south-west) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.6 miles north).
- Nearby schools include Goodwin Academy (2 miles north)
- Local pubs include Kings Head pub (under half a mile south-east)
What affects the price in Kingsdown
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Kingsdown? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Questions from Kingsdown
Is Kingsdown close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Kingsdown for guests?
The closest is Walmer station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you come to Kingsdown?
Yes, we do. Kingsdown is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Who books paella party catering in Kingsdown?
It’s generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Kingsdown:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Big family gatherings
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Walmer station, about 1.3 miles north-west.
Before you book anyone
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Allergen information for each dish
- When final numbers are due
- How bad weather is handled
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, from a safe distance.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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