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Paella party catering in Old Tree, Kent
Looking for paella party catering in Old Tree? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Birthday parties
- Celebrations of life
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Paella party catering near Old Tree
How our paella party catering works in Old Tree
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around Old Tree. On the menu are mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for celebrations of life and engagement and anniversary parties.
In a small place like Old Tree, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
Occasions we cook for in Old Tree
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Christenings and naming days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
If guests are coming by rail, Herne Bay station is about 2.9 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The wet-weather plan
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- If the price includes VAT
How we price paella party catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
- How long we are needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy 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.
Common questions in Old Tree
Do you come out to small places like Old Tree?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook near the sea around Old Tree?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Old Tree.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Generally, yes, if there’s a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send a picture and we will check.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you cover Old Tree?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Old Tree and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in Old Tree is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
Parties in Old Tree: gardens, venues and local tips
Old Tree is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. From the centre of Old Tree to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Old Tree is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Old Tree to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
Parks such as Curtis Wood normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of the Holy Cross, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella often features, and we always plan for wind.
Anywhere in CT3, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover parties in Maypole (1 mile west), Hoath (1 mile south-west), Millbank (1 mile north-west), Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west) and Hollow Street (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Old Tree includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (2.1 miles south-west)
Where we can cook in Old Tree
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
Places near Old Tree
Other catering in Old Tree
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Give separate numbers for children
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
- 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