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Paella Party Catering for Sarre events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Sarre: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
Planning an event in Sarre?
Paella party catering for your party in Sarre
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a photo if you’re unsure. Whether it is street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and family reunions, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
A country party near Sarre is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Sarre
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Warn the neighbours
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Live paella or other catering?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Catering across Kent, including Sarre
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A clear, itemised quote
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Who books paella party catering in Sarre?
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversary celebrations
After a christening at a church like Church of Saint Nicholas, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Who provides the crockery
- How bad weather is handled
- VAT, if it applies
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Nearby places to Sarre
More for events in Sarre
Sarre parties: what to know
Sarre is about 5 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Sarre and nearby villages. Sarre is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Historic houses near Sarre include Quex Park (4.1 miles north-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Minster station, about 3.5 miles east. The coast is within about 6 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Here we cover the CT7 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. We can cater a party on streets such as Island Road, Old Road and Chantry Park or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Sarre, we also cover St Nicholas at Wade (1 mile north-east), West Stourmouth (1 mile south), East Stourmouth (2 miles south), Monkton (2 miles east) and Upstreet (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (7 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles east), Broadstairs (8 miles east) and Whitstable (9 miles west).
A little further out are Powell-Cotton Museum (3.8 miles north-east).
- Pubs nearby include Kings Head Inn (within half a mile east)
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Common questions in Sarre
Is Sarre too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook in Grove Ferry Picnic Area?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Generally, if there is outdoor space to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you supply plates?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
The process
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. A summer party in Sarre stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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