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Paella party catering in Potters Corner, Kent
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Potters Corner: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Milestone birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Planning an event in Potters Corner?
Paella party catering in Potters Corner, cooked live
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a picture. On the menu are churros, tapas and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for retirement and leaving parties and christenings and naming days.
A country party near Potters Corner is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Why choose live paella in Potters Corner?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A clear, itemised quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Potters Corner parties: what to know
Potters Corner is about 2 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Potters Corner. Potters Corner is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Potters Corner to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Historic houses near Potters Corner include Godinton House (1.2 miles south-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Parks such as Ashford Warren and Hoads Wood normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. Potters Corner is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cater parties across TN25 and TN26. Streets in the area include Kingsland Lane, Sandyhurst Lane and Westwell Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. For parties just outside Potters Corner, we cover Bockhanger (1 mile south-east), Godinton (1 mile south), Westwell (1 mile north), Hothfield (1 mile west) and Kennington (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north-east), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are County Square (1.8 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include The Hayesbrook School (1.2 miles north) and Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (1.4 miles east)
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Your questions about paella party catering in Potters Corner
Is Potters Corner close to London?
About 47 miles from central London.
Could we have live paella in Ashford Warren and Hoads Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What affects the price in Potters Corner
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
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The process
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer party in Potters Corner stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Potters Corner, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Who books paella party catering in Potters Corner?
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Potters Corner and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family reunions
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 2.2 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access and power needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- How bad weather is handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- 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