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Paella Party Catering in Old Wives Lees
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Old Wives Lees and the surrounding area.
- Big birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Planning an event in Old Wives Lees?
Live paella or other catering?
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Old Wives Lees hosts choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- We cover Old Wives Lees and the whole of Kent
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Paella party catering in Old Wives Lees, made fresh on the day
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 milestone birthdays, we’ll put together a menu of tapas, churros and mixed paella and more.
Country parties near Old Wives Lees suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Perfect for your party in Old Wives Lees
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
In Old Wives Lees and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Family reunions
- Baby celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Parks such as Broadham Down usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- The deadline for final numbers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How long the team stays
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Party venues around Old Wives Lees
Old Wives Lees is about 5 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Old Wives Lees or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 922 places across Kent.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Chilham station, about 0.8 miles south-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Old Wives Lees, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Kent takes in CT4. Whether your party is on Cherry Orchard, Cobbs Hill and Green Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Old Wives Lees, we also cover Chilham (1 mile south), Mountain Street (1 mile south), Oversland (2 miles north), Neames Forstal (2 miles north-west) and Shottenden (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (7 miles north) and Faversham (5 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chilham Castle (0.9 miles south-west) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.1 miles east). Open spaces near Old Wives Lees include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Star Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Also near Old Wives Lees
Also in Old Wives Lees
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Churros
All ages love churros.
How we price paella party catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
The process
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer party in Old Wives Lees stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Count adults and children separately
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan seats for most guests
Children love watching the paella cook, from a safe distance.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Common questions in Old Wives Lees
Is Old Wives Lees too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook in Broadham Down?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How early should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it’s soon. We will check availability straight away.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Is my garden big enough?
Generally, yes, if there’s a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send us a picture of the space.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
- 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