Kent · England
Paella Party Catering in Seaton
Looking for paella party catering in Seaton? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big family gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
Paella party catering near Seaton
Paella party catering in Seaton, cooked live
Paella is made for relaxed parties: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. For engagement and anniversary parties and leaving dos and retirements, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and seafood paella.
In a small place like Seaton, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Common questions in Seaton
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Andrew?
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.
How far is Seaton from London?
About 57 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Is my garden big enough?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. A picture helps.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Hosting a paella party in Seaton
Seaton is about 5 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. For a party in Seaton, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Seaton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
Historic houses near Seaton include Goodnestone Park (3.2 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. After a christening at a church like Church of St Andrew, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
We cook at parties all over CT3 and the streets around it. We also cook at parties in Wickhambreaux (1 mile west), Ickham (1 mile south-west), Bramling (1 mile south), Littlebourne (1 mile south-west) and Bekesbourne (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (5 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (3.6 miles west).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rose Inn (under half a mile west)
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
More for events in Seaton
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
Send us the date, your venue or CT3 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Events we cater in Seaton
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Big family gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
For guests coming by train, Bekesbourne station is about 2.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long the team stays
- How each diet is kept separate
- How bad weather is handled
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it’s light in Seaton until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send 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.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Seaton, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Is live paella right for your party?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Catering across Kent, including Seaton
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Fast service from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
- 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