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Paella party catering in Palmarsh, Kent
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Palmarsh and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering near Palmarsh
Where we can cook in Palmarsh
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Palmarsh
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
Paella party catering in Palmarsh, made fresh on the day
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a photo. We are frequently asked to cater garden get-togethers and neighbourhood celebrations, with mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella.
For a party in Palmarsh, your garden is frequently the best venue. Tell us about access and parking, and we’ll do the rest. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Hosting a paella party in Palmarsh
Palmarsh is about 2 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Anywhere in CT21, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 922 places across Kent. Our events stretch from Palmarsh to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Holy Cross, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, Sandling station is about 2 miles away. Palmarsh is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 2 miles, so seafood paella frequently features.
Wherever your party is in CT21, we can cook for your guests. Whether your party is on Nickolls Road, Blackman Road and Burmarsh Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For parties just outside Palmarsh, we cover West Hythe (1 mile north-west), Pedlinge (1 mile north), Lympne (1 mile north-west), Berwick (1 mile north-west) and Hythe (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (10 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north), Dover (12 miles north-east), Folkestone (5 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Hythe Museum (1.6 miles east) and Lympne Castle (1.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Palmarsh include Tolsford Hill.
- Local schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (1.5 miles north-east)
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
How we price paella party catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it is light in Palmarsh until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Palmarsh: your questions answered
How far is Palmarsh from London?
About 58 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Palmarsh?
Sandling station, about 2 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Why choose paella party catering in Palmarsh?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Palmarsh book us for occasions like:
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthdays
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Thinking of a party in Brockhill Country Park? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- The wet-weather plan
- How late numbers can change
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Let the neighbours know
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Palmarsh? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Why choose live paella in Palmarsh?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Palmarsh
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Other catering in Palmarsh
- 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