Kent · England
Paella Party Catering in Postling
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Postling and across Kent.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family get-togethers
Planning an event in Postling?
About the dishes
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
How our paella party catering works in Postling
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. We cook tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and churros, and typical bookings are for engagement and anniversary parties and leaving dos and retirements.
Near Postling, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why 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
What else we do in Postling
Party venues around Postling
Postling is about 3 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. For paella party catering in Postling, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Postling is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Postling to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Parks such as Sandling Park generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary and St Radegund, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Postling, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 4 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, and we always plan for wind.
Paella party catering in CT21 is planned around your venue. For parties just outside Postling, we cover Stanford (1 mile south-west), Skeete (1 mile north), Etchinghill (1 mile east), Woodland (2 miles north) and Lyminge (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles east), Hythe (3 miles south) and Tower Hamlets (10 miles east).
A little further out are Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.4 miles east) and Saltwood Castle (2.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Postling include Tolsford Hill.
What paella party catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Timings and hours
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Postling, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Postling is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Who books paella party catering in Postling?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Postling, people book us for events such as:
- Baby celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Birthday parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
If guests are coming by rail, Sandling station is about 1.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
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.
Your questions about paella party catering in Postling
Could we have live paella in Sandling Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you come out to small places like Postling?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Often, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a photo and we will check.
Do you cover Postling?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Postling is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- 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