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Paella Party Catering in Pluckley Thorne
Planning paella party catering in Pluckley Thorne? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Milestone birthdays
- Celebrations of life
- Retirement and leaving parties
Live paella party catering in Pluckley Thorne
Paella party catering in Pluckley Thorne, made fresh on the day
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around Pluckley Thorne. For wakes and memorial gatherings and street and neighbourhood parties, we can cook mixed paella, seafood paella and tapas and more.
Country parties near Pluckley Thorne suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Send us the date, your venue or TN27 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Pluckley Thorne
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Count adults and children separately
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Add a diet question to the invitation
We are set up before guests arrive.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Places near Pluckley Thorne
What else we do in Pluckley Thorne
Common questions in Pluckley Thorne
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Pluckley Thorne too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
What does paella party catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Pluckley Thorne parties: what to know
Pluckley Thorne is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Parties in Pluckley Thorne are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 1 mile south. Historic houses near Pluckley Thorne include Godinton House (3.9 miles east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Pluckley Thorne is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in TN27, we plan around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Smarden Road and Lambden Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Nearby, we also cater parties in Fir Toll (1 mile south-east), Pluckley (1 mile north-east), Chambers' Green (1 mile south), Mundy Bois (1 mile north-west) and Newland Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Davington (12 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Romden Castle (2.2 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Black Horse Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. 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’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
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. For a late-May party in Pluckley Thorne, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Events we cater in Pluckley Thorne
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Family reunions
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Nicholas, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether VAT is included
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the price includes, item by item
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
- 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