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Paella party catering in Pedlinge, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Pedlinge. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Retirement and leaving parties
Live paella party catering in Pedlinge
Paella party catering for your party in Pedlinge
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the party menu is complete. We’re frequently asked to cater street and neighbourhood parties and birthday parties, serving seafood paella, churros and tapas.
In a small place like Pedlinge, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Pedlinge 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.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Pedlinge
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
- Distance and access to the venue
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Planning paella party catering in Pedlinge? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Have bins ready
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Is live paella right for your party?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Pedlinge hosts choose us
- We cover Pedlinge and the whole of Kent
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Pedlinge parties: what to know
Pedlinge is about 1 mile north-west of Hythe, in Kent. For paella party catering in Pedlinge, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Pedlinge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Pedlinge to Canterbury (14 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Pedlinge Chapel, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Nearby historic houses include Westenhanger Castle (1.4 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Pedlinge, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 2 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, and we always plan for wind.
We cover parties in every part of the CT21 postcode area and the streets around it. Pedlinge is on the A261, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Sandling (1 mile north-east), Newingreen (1 mile north-west), Berwick (1 mile west), Saltwood (1 mile east) and Westenhanger (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles east), Tower Hamlets (11 miles east) and Hawkinge (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Saltwood Castle (1.3 miles east) and Hythe Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Oak Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
About the dishes
Churros
All ages love churros.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Common questions in Pedlinge
Is Pedlinge close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re having a ceremony at Pedlinge Chapel: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Generally. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Pedlinge.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. Send us a picture.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Pedlinge
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Nearby places to Pedlinge
More for events in Pedlinge
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
- 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