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Paella party catering in Ridgeway, Kent
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Ridgeway: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Retirement celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Summer garden parties
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About our paella party catering in Ridgeway
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. We take care of the food. We’re often asked to cater celebrations of life and naming days and christenings, serving chicken and chorizo paella, churros and vegetable paella.
A country party near Ridgeway is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Where we can cook in Ridgeway
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Why choose paella party catering in Ridgeway?
It’s sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Ridgeway:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthdays
- Celebrations of life
- Retirement celebrations
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before you book anyone
- How long the team stays
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
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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 keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. For a late-May party in Ridgeway, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Ridgeway parties: what to know
Ridgeway is about 4 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Ridgeway, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Ridgeway to Canterbury (12 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Westenhanger station is about 3.9 miles away. Historic houses near Ridgeway include Westenhanger Castle (3.6 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Ridgeway, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in TN25, we can bring paella party catering to you. Other places close to Ridgeway for paella party catering include Smeeth (1 mile east), Brabourne Lees (1 mile east), Lilyvale (1 mile east), Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north-east) and Mersham (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (4 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (4.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Ridgeway includes Hatch Park.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there is no host stuck at the grill. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fast service from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Events in Ridgeway and across Kent
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Plan seats for most guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Let the neighbours know
We are set up before guests arrive.
Sangria sets the mood.
Questions from Ridgeway
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Ridgeway close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Will the neighbours notice?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is normally the best advert for the party.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
About the dishes
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
- 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