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Paella party catering in Millbank, Kent
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Millbank: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Naming days and christenings
Planning an event in Millbank?
How our paella party catering works in Millbank
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, churros and tapas, and typical bookings are for birthday parties and family reunions.
A country party near Millbank is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Count adults and children separately
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Millbank parties: what to know
Millbank is about 2 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Millbank, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of the Holy Cross, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Parks such as Curtis Wood usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. Near the coast, within about 3 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice.
This part of Kent takes in CT3, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Other places close to Millbank for paella party catering include Maypole (1 mile south), Old Tree (1 mile south-east), Highstead (1 mile north-east), Hoath (1 mile south) and Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5 miles west). Open spaces near Millbank include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (2.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.9 miles north)
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
Why choose paella party catering in Millbank?
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Millbank, people book us for occasions like:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Christenings and naming days
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 2.4 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
- When payment is due
Live paella or other catering?
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Millbank hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A clear, itemised quote
- Events in Millbank and across Kent
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
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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 as the rice is cooking. Sunset in Millbank is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or CT3 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Millbank questions
Which station should guests use for Millbank?
Herne Bay station, about 2.4 miles north-west of the centre.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of the Holy Cross: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
How much does paella party catering cost in Millbank?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
- 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