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Paella Party Catering for Lower Hardres events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Lower Hardres.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family reunions
Book paella party catering in Lower Hardres
Occasions we cook for in Lower Hardres
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Lower Hardres:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big birthdays
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- Space, access and power needs
- Travel and parking costs
About our paella party catering in Lower Hardres
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. We’re frequently asked to cater street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and summer garden parties, with churros, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella.
Country parties near Lower Hardres suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
Why choose live paella in Lower Hardres?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Have cover ready for a shower
Children love watching the paella cook, at a safe distance.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
The process
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer party in Lower Hardres 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.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Hosting a paella party in Lower Hardres
Lower Hardres is about 3 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Lower Hardres will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent.
If guests are coming by rail, Canterbury East station is about 2.7 miles away. Lower Hardres is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in CT4, we plan around your venue. Close by, we cover parties in Street End (1 mile north), Pett Bottom (1 mile south-east), Nackington (1 mile north), Upper Hardres (1 mile south) and Petham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Whitstable (8 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (2.2 miles north) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Duck pub (0.8 miles south-east)
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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 at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
For event organisers in Lower Hardres
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
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FAQs for Lower Hardres
How far is Lower Hardres from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Lower Hardres too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you supply crockery?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables are available.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Is my garden big enough?
Most gardens are fine. We need level ground, clearance and access. Send us a picture.
- 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