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Paella Party Catering in Northbourne
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Northbourne.
- Naming days and christenings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Live paella party catering in Northbourne
Northbourne questions
What’s the nearest station to Northbourne for guests?
The closest is Walmer station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Can you cook near the sea around Northbourne?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
When do you arrive?
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.
Can you supply plates?
On request. Crockery or disposables can be added.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Usually. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
How our paella party catering works in Northbourne
It’s easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. On the menu are churros, mixed paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for engagement and anniversary parties and summer garden parties.
Near Northbourne, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it is light in Northbourne until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send 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.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Catering across Kent, including Northbourne
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
How we price paella party catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Northbourne, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Perfect for your party in Northbourne
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Christenings and naming days
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big family gatherings
After a christening at a church like Church of St Augustine, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- Who provides the crockery
- How long the team stays
Also near Northbourne
What else we do in Northbourne
Parties in Northbourne: gardens, venues and local tips
Northbourne is about 2 miles west of Deal, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Northbourne or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 922 places across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Northbourne to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Walmer station, about 2.2 miles south-east. Nearby historic houses include Walmer Castle (3 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella often features.
Paella party catering in CT14 is planned around your venue and timings. Local streets include Deal Road, Coulson Grove and Mill Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Northbourne, we also cover Marley (1 mile north), Great Mongeham (1 mile south-east), Finglesham (1 mile north), Sholden Meadows (1 mile east) and Sholden (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (6 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north) and Broadstairs (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Deal Castle (2.8 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.7 miles east). The countryside around Northbourne includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Castle Community College (2.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Hare & Hounds pub (within half a mile east)
- 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