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Paella party catering in Pluckley, Kent
Looking for paella party catering in Pluckley? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
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- Retirement celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
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What paella party catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
There is 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. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Paella party catering in Pluckley, made fresh on the day
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. We cook vegetable paella, mixed paella and churros, and we are regularly asked to cater big birthdays and naming days and christenings.
A country party near Pluckley is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Live paella or other catering?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why Pluckley hosts choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Pluckley: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Pluckley?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Is my garden big enough?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. Send us a picture.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
The process
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over. At midsummer, it is light in Pluckley until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the 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 arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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About the dishes
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Parties in Pluckley: gardens, venues and local tips
Pluckley is about 5 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. For paella party catering in Pluckley, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Pluckley is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Historic houses near Pluckley include Godinton House (3.6 miles east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 1.4 miles south. Pluckley is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Paella party catering in TN27 is planned around your venue and timings. From The Street, Station Road and Smarden Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater parties in Pluckley Thorne (1 mile south-west), Fir Toll (1 mile south), Chambers' Green (1 mile south), Little Chart (1 mile east) and Mundy Bois (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Davington (11 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Romden Castle (2.8 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Black Horse Inn (less than half a mile west)
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Plan seats for most guests
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
- 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