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Paella party catering in Sandling, Kent
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Sandling: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Birthday parties
Paella party catering in Sandling
Paella party catering in Sandling, made fresh on the day
Paella is made for relaxed parties: it is served from the pan and shared, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. On the menu are churros, tapas and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for big family gatherings and naming days and christenings.
Country parties near Sandling suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Have bins ready
- Plan seats for most guests
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Sangria sets the mood.
Your questions about paella party catering in Sandling
Can you cook in Brockhill Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Sandling?
Sandling station, in Sandling itself.
Will the neighbours notice?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Why choose paella party catering in Sandling?
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
In Sandling and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Big birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
- Baby celebrations
Historic houses near Sandling include Westenhanger Castle (1.6 miles west) and Acrise Place (4.5 miles north-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Space, access and power needs
- VAT, if it applies
- How bad weather is handled
Planning a party in Sandling
Sandling is about 1 mile north-west of Hythe, in Kent. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Sandling. Sandling is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Parks such as Brockhill Country Park generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. If guests are coming by rail, Sandling has its own station, Sandling station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Sandling, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 2 miles, so seafood paella often features.
Anywhere in CT21, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover parties in Saltwood (1 mile south-east), Pedlinge (1 mile south-west), Hythe (1 mile south-east), Westenhanger (1 mile west) and Newingreen (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (9 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles east), Tower Hamlets (11 miles east) and Hawkinge (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Saltwood Castle (0.9 miles south-east) and Hythe Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Sandling include Tolsford Hill.
- Local schools include St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles south)
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
A closer look at the menu
Churros
All ages love churros.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Paella compared with other options
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- No hidden extras in your quote
How it works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Sandling is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Sandling
Other catering in Sandling
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
What paella party catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
- 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