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Paella party catering in Littlestone-on-Sea, Kent
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Littlestone-on-Sea and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
Planning an event in Littlestone-on-Sea?
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. A summer party in Littlestone-on-Sea stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Paella party catering for your party in Littlestone-on-Sea
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues. For milestone birthdays and anniversaries and engagement parties, we can cook mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella for your guests.
Country parties near Littlestone-on-Sea suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
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Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Littlestone-on-Sea? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters often try it too.
FAQs for Littlestone-on-Sea
Is Littlestone-on-Sea close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Littlestone-on-Sea?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you supply crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Paella compared with other options
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Why choose paella party catering in Littlestone-on-Sea?
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Littlestone-on-Sea, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Nicholas, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before you book
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Space, access and power needs
- When final numbers are due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. 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.
Planning a party in Littlestone-on-Sea
Littlestone-on-Sea is about 8 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Wherever your party is in the TN28 area, we can bring the pans to you. Littlestone-on-Sea is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Thinking of a party in Romney Warren Country Park? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
We cover parties in every part of TN28 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Blenheim Road, St Nicholas Road and St Andrew's Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Main roads around Littlestone-on-Sea include the B2071, which makes travel to your party easy. If your venue is just outside Littlestone-on-Sea, we also cover Greatstone-on-Sea (1 mile south), New Romney (1 mile west), St Mary's Bay (2 miles north), St Mary in the Marsh (2 miles north-west) and Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (12 miles north), Folkestone (11 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles north-east), Hawkinge (12 miles north-east), Tenterden (13 miles north-west) and Cheriton (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Lydd Town Museum (3.5 miles south-west) and Romney 'castle' (3 miles west). The countryside around Littlestone-on-Sea includes Burnthouse Pen and Dungeness National.
- Local schools include St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy (1 mile west)
- Local pubs include Captain Howey Hotel (0.5 miles west)
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
- 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