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Paella party catering in Minster, Kent
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Minster: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden get-togethers
Paella party catering for Minster events
How our paella party catering works in Minster
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. For anniversaries and engagement parties and retirement and leaving parties, we will put together a menu of mixed paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a small place like Minster, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Party venues around Minster
Minster is about 4 miles west of St Lawrence, in Kent. From the centre of Minster to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Minster to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. If guests are coming by rail, Minster station is about 0.5 miles away. Near the coast, within about 5 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Wherever your party is in CT12, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Cheney Road, Thorne Road and High Street or a nearby road, we can cook there. For parties just outside Minster, we cover Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-east), Way (1 mile east), Acol (2 miles north), Sevenscore (2 miles east) and Ebbsfleet (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (5 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (4 miles east), Broadstairs (6 miles east) and Whitstable (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include RAF Manston History Museum (2.1 miles north-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (4.4 miles east). Not far away are Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Inn (within half a mile south-east)
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Paella compared with other options
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Minster hosts choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Let the neighbours know
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
How we price paella party catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
Your questions about paella party catering in Minster
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
What’s the nearest station to Minster for guests?
Minster station, about 0.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Is paella OK for kids?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables can be added.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Places near Minster
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How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. For a late-May party in Minster, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Minster
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Perfect for your party in Minster
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Naming days and christenings
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Garden get-togethers
Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (2.4 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- Travel and parking costs
- The deadline for final numbers
- Who provides the crockery
- 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