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Paella Party Catering for Richborough Port events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Richborough Port.
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversary celebrations
Planning an event in Richborough Port?
Party venues around Richborough Port
Richborough Port is about 4 miles south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. For paella party catering in Richborough Port, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Richborough Port. Richborough Port is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Richborough Port to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Thanet Parkway station is about 1.8 miles away. Historic houses near Richborough Port include Quex Park (4.3 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The coast is within about 4 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Wherever your party is in CT13, we can bring paella party catering to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Ebbsfleet (1 mile north), Sevenscore (2 miles north), Cliffs End (2 miles north-east), Way (2 miles north) and Pegwell (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (5 miles north), Dover (12 miles south), Ramsgate (4 miles north-east), Broadstairs (5 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Ramsgate General Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and White Mill (2.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Richborough Port include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Paella party catering for your party in Richborough Port
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a photo if you are unsure. For retirement and leaving parties and christenings and naming days, we can cook churros, vegetable paella and seafood paella for your guests.
Near Richborough Port, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
Nearby places to Richborough Port
What else we do in Richborough Port
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Your questions about paella party catering in Richborough Port
Is Richborough Port too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook near the sea around Richborough Port?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Often, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a photo and we’ll check.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Let the neighbours know
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Have bins ready
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
A closer look at the menu
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Why choose paella party catering in Richborough Port?
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
Whatever you are celebrating in Richborough Port, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family reunions
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
Parks such as Sandwich and Pegwell Bay generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who provides the crockery
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
How the day works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. A summer party in Richborough Port 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 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
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or CT13 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
- 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