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Paella party catering in Northwood, Kent
Looking for paella party catering in Northwood? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Birthday parties
Live paella party catering in Northwood
Paella party catering in Northwood, cooked live
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. Popular choices include seafood paella, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater big birthdays and leaving dos and retirements.
For a party in Northwood, your garden is often the best venue. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we will bring everything else. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Also near Northwood
Also in Northwood
What affects the price in Northwood
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
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.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Northwood? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Churros
All ages love churros.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
Who books paella party catering in Northwood?
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Northwood book us for occasions like:
- Christenings and naming days
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big birthdays
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Mark's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
Step by step
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’s light in Northwood 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.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
FAQs for Northwood
Can you cook near the sea around Northwood?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Which station should guests use for Northwood?
Ramsgate station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you supply crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Planning a party in Northwood
Northwood is about 1 mile north-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. For paella party catering in Northwood, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Northwood to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ramsgate station, about 0.8 miles south. Historic houses near Northwood include Quex Park (3.6 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Near the coast, within about 2 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice.
Anywhere in CT12, CT10 and CT11, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Gwyn Road, Coxes Lane and Roman Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Main roads around Northwood include the A254 and A256, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. Nearby, we also cater parties in Ramsgate (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile east), St Lawrence (1 mile south), St Peter's (1 mile north-east) and Broadstairs (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Deal (9 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (10 miles south) and Wincheap (15 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Westwood Cross (0.5 miles north-west) and Ramsgate Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Northwood include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include The Royal Harbour Academy (0.5 miles south-east) and The Charles Dickens School (1 mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Derby Arms (0.8 miles south-east)
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Warn the neighbours
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Count adults and children separately
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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