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Paella Party Catering for Out Elmstead events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Out Elmstead and the surrounding area.
- Family reunions
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Birthday parties
Book paella party catering in Out Elmstead
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the space, if you can
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
How our paella party catering works in Out Elmstead
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a photo if you are unsure. Popular choices include seafood paella, mixed paella and churros, and typical bookings are for street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and family get-togethers.
Near Out Elmstead, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
How it works
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 Out Elmstead until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long 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.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Out Elmstead
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Out Elmstead from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Will the neighbours notice?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
What does paella party catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
Children love watching the paella cook, from a safe distance.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Towns and villages near Out Elmstead
Other catering in Out Elmstead
Paella compared with other options
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Party venues around Out Elmstead
Out Elmstead is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in CT4, we can bring the pans to you. Out Elmstead is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Aylesham station, about 2.4 miles east. Parks such as Jumping Downs generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Out Elmstead, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Paella party catering in CT4 is planned around your venue and your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Kingston (1 mile north-west), Barham (1 mile south), Gravel Castle (1 mile south-east), Derringstone (1 mile south) and Marley (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.6 miles north-west).
- Local pubs include Black Robin Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
- 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