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Paella party catering in Perry, Kent
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Perry: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Milestone birthdays
- Christenings and naming days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Live paella party catering in Perry
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Perry
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Paella party catering for your party in Perry
Paella is made for relaxed parties: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. We cook churros, seafood paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for garden parties and summer barbecues and celebrations of life.
Near Perry, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
How it works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. At midsummer, it’s light in Perry until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Warn the neighbours
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
We are set up before guests arrive.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Also near Perry
What else we do in Perry
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
What affects the price in Perry
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we are needed on site
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters often try it too.
Common questions in Perry
Which station should guests use for Perry?
The closest is Adisham station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Elmstone Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. Children normally love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Usually, yes, if there is a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send us a photo of the space.
Party venues around Perry
Perry is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Parties in Perry are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Perry is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Historic houses near Perry include Goodnestone Park (3.1 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Elmstone Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
For paella party catering in CT3, we plan around your venue. Streets in the area include Walmestone Road and Perry Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Nash (1 mile east), Shatterling (1 mile south), Hoaden (1 mile east), Elmstone (1 mile north) and Broomhill (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Occasions we cook for in Perry
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Family reunions
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Big birthdays
For guests coming by train, Adisham station is about 3.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- 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