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Paella party catering in London Beach, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in London Beach and across Kent.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthdays
Live paella party catering in London Beach
Paella party catering in London Beach, made fresh on the day
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. Popular choices include seafood paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for street and neighbourhood parties and wakes and memorial gatherings.
Country parties near London Beach suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
London Beach parties: what to know
London Beach is about 8 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your party in London Beach will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 4.8 miles north-east. Parks such as Wattle Wood generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of London Beach, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in TN30, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a party on streets such as Biddenden Road and Ashford Road or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside London Beach, we also cover St Michaels (1 mile south), Tenterden (2 miles south), Parkgate (2 miles south-west), Clapper Hill (2 miles west) and Broad Tenterden (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles east), Foley Park (14 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Bearsted (13 miles north-west) and Park Wood (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (3.2 miles west) and Tenterden and District Museum (2 miles south).
- Local schools include Homewood School (1.3 miles south)
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
What affects the price in London Beach
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Count adults and children separately
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Is live paella right for your party?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why London Beach hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Drinks service on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Places near London Beach
Other catering in London Beach
London Beach: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to London Beach for guests?
The closest is Pluckley station, roughly 4.8 miles away.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Michael: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cater in London Beach?
We do. London Beach is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in London Beach is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in London Beach, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Events we cater in London Beach
It’s generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Whatever you are celebrating in London Beach, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement celebrations
- Summer garden parties
After a christening at a church like Church of St Michael, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- The venue requirements
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- 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