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Paella Party Catering in Lodge Lees
Looking for paella party catering in Lodge Lees? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Lodge Lees?
Paella party catering in Lodge Lees, made fresh on the day
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. For birthday parties and anniversary celebrations, we will put together a menu of tapas, mixed paella and churros and more.
A country party near Lodge Lees is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
Is live paella right for your party?
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Drinks service on request
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Events we cater in Lodge Lees
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Big family gatherings
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Historic houses near Lodge Lees include Acrise Place (3.4 miles south). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- Staff numbers and hours
Common questions in Lodge Lees
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Lodge Lees from London?
About 58 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Typically, yes, if there is a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send a picture and we’ll check.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Lodge Lees.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. A summer party in Lodge Lees 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.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella usually gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Hosting a paella party in Lodge Lees
Lodge Lees is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. From the centre of Lodge Lees to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary Magdalene, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 3 miles east. Lodge Lees is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in CT4, we can bring paella party catering to you. If your venue is just outside Lodge Lees, we also cover Denton (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile west), Wootton (1 mile south-east), Shelvin (1 mile east) and Selsted (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Green spaces nearby include Cheriton Hill.
- Local pubs include The Jackdaw Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
More for events in Lodge Lees
What affects the price in Lodge Lees
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many guests are eating
- How long we are needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
- 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