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Paella Party Catering in Sevenscore
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Sevenscore and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Sevenscore?
Paella party catering in Sevenscore, cooked live
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. Popular choices include tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and churros, and we’re frequently booked for retirement celebrations and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers.
In a small place like Sevenscore, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
Events we cater in Sevenscore
It’s generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Family get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Thanet Parkway station, about 0.7 miles east.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
How the day works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. A summer party in Sevenscore stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Your questions about paella party catering in Sevenscore
Is Sevenscore too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Will the neighbours notice?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it’s a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you supply crockery?
We can. Let us know and we’ll add it to the quote.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella typically gets the photos.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Paella compared with other options
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Sevenscore hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is 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.
How we price paella party catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we’re needed on site
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
For event organisers in Sevenscore
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Hosting a paella party in Sevenscore
Sevenscore is about 3 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Parties in Sevenscore are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Parks such as Sandwich and Pegwell Bay generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The coast is within about 4 miles, so seafood paella often features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Anywhere in CT12, we can cook for your guests. Close by, we cover parties in Cliffs End (1 mile east), Way (1 mile north-west), Ebbsfleet (1 mile south), Richborough Port (2 miles south) and Manston (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (4 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (3 miles east), Broadstairs (4 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Westwood Cross (3 miles north-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (2.8 miles east). The countryside around Sevenscore includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sportsman pub (0.9 miles east)
Nearby places to Sevenscore
Other catering in Sevenscore
- 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