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Paella party catering in Minster, Kent
Looking for paella party catering in Minster? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Big family gatherings
- Big birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering near Minster
About our paella party catering in Minster
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. For big family gatherings and summer garden parties, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, tapas and vegetable paella for your guests.
Garden parties are a favourite in Minster, and a hall or club works if the garden doesn’t. We just need a level spot to cook. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
Planning a party in Minster
Minster is about 6 miles north-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cook at parties in homes, gardens and venues in Minster. We cover 922 places across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Minster to Canterbury (15 miles away).
Parks such as Barton's Point Coastal Park normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as The Abbey Church Of St Mary And St Sexburga, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
We cover parties in every part of ME12 and the streets around it. From High Street, Lapwing Close and Copland Avenue or a nearby road, we can cook there. Minster is on the A2500 and B2008, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Other places close to Minster for paella party catering include Halfway Houses (1 mile west), Sheerness (2 miles north-west), Queenborough (2 miles west), Eastchurch (3 miles east) and Rushenden (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (6 miles south-west), Whitstable (11 miles south-east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Herne Bay (15 miles east) and Davington (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Minster Gatehouse Museum (under half a mile north-east) and Castle Rough (4.5 miles south-west).
- Schools near Minster include Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey (0.8 miles west) and Leigh Academy Minster (0.9 miles west)
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Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Sunset in Minster is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Where we can cook in Minster
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
FAQs for Minster
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Abbey Church Of St Mary And St Sexburga?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Could we have live paella in Barton's Point Coastal Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Generally, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is usually the best advert for the party.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, 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. A caterer handles all of that.
Occasions we cook for in Minster
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Whatever you are celebrating in Minster, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Big family gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
If guests are coming by rail, Queenborough station is about 2.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long the team stays
What paella party catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Why choose live paella in Minster?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See How we price And The cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
- 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