Kent · England
Paella party catering in Sandwich, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Sandwich and the surrounding area.
- Family get-togethers
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering near Sandwich
About our paella party catering in Sandwich
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and seafood paella, and we are often booked for street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and anniversaries and engagement parties.
In a place like Sandwich, a garden party is usually the easiest option. Tell us about access and parking, and we will do the rest. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Planning a party in Sandwich
Sandwich is about 5 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Sandwich or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover 922 places across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Sandwich to Canterbury (about 11 miles away).
Parks such as Ham Fen normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. If guests are coming by rail, Sandwich station is in Sandwich itself. Near the coast, within about 5 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Anywhere in CT13, we can bring paella party catering to you. Whether your party is on Cattle Market, Market Street and High Street or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover parties in Great Stonar (1 mile north), Felderland (1 mile south), Worth (1 mile south), Woodnesborough (1 mile south-west) and Statenborough (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (8 miles north), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south-west), Ramsgate (5 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Precinct Toy Collection (less than half a mile north) and Ramsgate General Hospital (5 miles north-east). The countryside around Sandwich includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Sir Roger Manwood's School (within half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Cow Public House (less than half a mile north)
Places near Sandwich
Other catering in Sandwich
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against 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.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Live paella or other catering?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Sandwich hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
FAQs for Sandwich
We’re having a ceremony at Sandwich United Reformed Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Sandwich from London?
About 64 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Do you cater for children?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
How it works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in Sandwich is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
What affects the price in Sandwich
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Sandwich, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters often try it too.
Who books paella party catering in Sandwich?
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Whatever you are celebrating in Sandwich, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Big family gatherings
- Big birthdays
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Sandwich United Reformed Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- Space, access and power needs
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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