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Paella party catering in Mystole, Kent
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Mystole: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Baby celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Family reunions
Live paella party catering in Mystole
Who books paella party catering in Mystole?
It’s sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Family get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Chartham station, about 0.9 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Allergen information for each dish
- The venue requirements
About our paella party catering in Mystole
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. Typical bookings include big birthdays and baby celebrations, serving vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
In a small place like Mystole, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Party venues around Mystole
Mystole is about 4 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Mystole, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cater in 922 places across Kent.
Parks such as Broadham Down usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Mystole is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Kent takes in CT4. We can cater a party on streets such as Thruxted Lane and Mystole Lane. Close by, we cover parties in Shalmsford Street (1 mile east), Chartham (1 mile north-east), Garlinge Green (1 mile south-east), Chartham Hatch (2 miles north) and Petham (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.9 miles north-east) and Chilham Castle (1.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include Cross Keys Public House (within half a mile north)
What else we do in Mystole
Why choose live paella in Mystole?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there is no host stuck at the grill. 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 Mystole hosts choose us
- We cover Mystole and the whole of Kent
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Mystole 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.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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What paella party catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
FAQs for Mystole
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Count adults and children separately
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Have enough chairs for most guests
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
- 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