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Paella Party Catering for Shatterling events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Shatterling.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Planning an event in Shatterling?
Paella party catering in Shatterling, cooked live
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. We cook tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella, and we are regularly asked to cater summer garden parties and anniversaries and engagement parties.
In a small place like Shatterling, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Give separate numbers for children
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it’s light in Shatterling 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.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Paella compared with other options
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Fast service from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Catering across Kent, including Shatterling
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Shatterling: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at St Mary's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Shatterling for guests?
Adisham station, about 3 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables are available.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Frequently, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
How much does paella party catering cost in Shatterling?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Typically, yes, if there is a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send a picture and we will check.
How far in advance should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
Occasions we cook for in Shatterling
It is generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Family reunions
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Birthday parties
If guests are coming by rail, Adisham station is about 3 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Parties in Shatterling: gardens, venues and local tips
Shatterling is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Shatterling will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Shatterling is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Mary's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Historic houses near Shatterling include Goodnestone Park (2.5 miles south). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Paella party catering in CT3 is planned around your venue and your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Broomhill (1 mile west), Perry (1 mile north), Nash (1 mile north-east), Wingham (1 mile south-west) and Twitham (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.4 miles west). Open spaces near Shatterling include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (0.9 miles south-west)
For event organisers in Shatterling
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
- 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