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Paella party catering in Ram Lane, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Ram Lane. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Retirement celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Paella party catering for Ram Lane events
The process
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. A summer party in Ram Lane stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
Planning paella party catering in Ram Lane? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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How our paella party catering works in Ram Lane
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues. On the menu are vegetable paella, churros and tapas, and we’re frequently booked for retirement celebrations and big birthdays.
Country parties near Ram Lane suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Perfect for your party in Ram Lane
It’s generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Ram Lane, people book us for occasions like:
- Big birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (2.1 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- Who provides the crockery
- VAT, if it applies
- How each diet is kept separate
Planning a party in Ram Lane
Ram Lane is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Ram Lane will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Charing station, about 1.8 miles north-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ram Lane, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in TN26 and TN25, we plan around your venue and your guests. We also cook at parties in Tutt Hill (1 mile south-east), Westwell Leacon (1 mile north-west), Hothfield (1 mile south), Westwell (1 mile east) and Potters Corner (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (4 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
A little further out are County Square (3.6 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (5.4 miles south-east).
How we price paella party catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Ram Lane: your questions answered
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Ram Lane close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. Send us a picture.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
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.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How far in advance should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Warn the neighbours
We are set up before guests arrive.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Paella compared with other options
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Also near Ram Lane
What else we do in Ram Lane
- 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