Kent · England
Paella party catering in Shadoxhurst, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Shadoxhurst. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Milestone birthdays
- Big family gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
Live paella party catering in Shadoxhurst
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella usually gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Paella party catering in Shadoxhurst, cooked live
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. For big family gatherings and wakes and celebrations of life, we will put together a menu of tapas, seafood paella and mixed paella for your guests.
In a small place like Shadoxhurst, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Parties in Shadoxhurst: gardens, venues and local tips
Shadoxhurst is about 3 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Parties in Shadoxhurst are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (3.7 miles north). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. For guests coming by train, Ham Street station is about 3.1 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Shadoxhurst, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Kent takes in TN26, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. From The Street, Park Farm Close and Woodchurch Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover parties in Stubb's Cross (1 mile north-east), Chilmington Green (2 miles north), Kingsnorth (2 miles east), Fleeden (2 miles north) and Stanhope (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (3 miles north-east), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (12 miles east), Davington (15 miles north) and Preston (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.9 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Count adults and children separately
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, at a safe distance.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Events we cater in Shadoxhurst
It is generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Shadoxhurst, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family reunions
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Celebrations of life
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- Who provides the crockery
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- If the price includes VAT
Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Catering across Kent, including Shadoxhurst
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Towns and villages near Shadoxhurst
More for events in Shadoxhurst
How we price paella party catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Shadoxhurst, and we will put together a menu and price.
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Shadoxhurst is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and 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.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Shadoxhurst
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Common questions in Shadoxhurst
Can you cook in Stone Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you come out to small places like Shadoxhurst?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Shadoxhurst.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you cater for children?
Paella is popular with children, especially a mild chicken one. Let us know numbers and ages.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How early should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
- 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