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Paella Party Catering in Selsted
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Selsted.
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Book paella party catering in Selsted
Where we can cook in Selsted
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
Paella party catering in Selsted, cooked live
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. We’re frequently asked to cater summer garden parties and leaving dos and retirements, serving churros, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
Country parties near Selsted suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
For event organisers in Selsted
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Selsted is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Is live paella right for your party?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
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Events we cater in Selsted
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
In Selsted and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Big family gatherings
- Big birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Acrise Place (2.2 miles south-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who provides the crockery
- Payment terms and deposit
What paella party catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
Selsted questions
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Selsted?
Shepherds Well station, about 3.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you supply crockery?
On request. Crockery or disposables are available.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Hosting a paella party in Selsted
Selsted is about 5 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. For paella party catering in Selsted, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cook right across the region, from Selsted to Canterbury (9 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 3.2 miles north-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Selsted, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 6 miles, so seafood paella often features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
This part of Kent takes in CT15. Other places close to Selsted for paella party catering include Swingfield Minnis (1 mile south), Wootton (1 mile north), Denton (2 miles north), Lodge Lees (2 miles north) and Shelvin (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles north-west) and Deal (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (5 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4.2 miles south). Not far away are Cheriton Hill.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
- 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