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Paella Party Catering for Sheerness events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Sheerness.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
Book paella party catering in Sheerness
Paella party catering for your party in Sheerness
Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. We are frequently asked to cater leaving dos and retirements and big family gatherings, with churros, vegetable paella and tapas.
Around Sheerness, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. A paella pan fits right in. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Where we can cook in Sheerness
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
The process
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer party in Sheerness 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.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- 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
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
How we price paella party catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Perfect for your party in Sheerness
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Birthday parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family get-togethers
Thinking of a party in Barton's Point Coastal Park? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long the team stays
- Whether VAT is included
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Also near Sheerness
Also in Sheerness
Organising for someone else?
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.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Questions from Sheerness
We’re having a ceremony at Parish Church of the Holy Trinity: can you cater afterwards?
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. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Sheerness?
Sheerness-On-Sea station, in Sheerness itself.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Typically, if there is outdoor space to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Parties in Sheerness: gardens, venues and local tips
Sheerness is about 7 miles north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Sheerness, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Sheerness has its own station, Sheerness-On-Sea station. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Paella party catering in ME12 is planned around your venue and your guests. We can cater a party on streets such as High Street, Granville Road and Millennium Way or the roads around them. Being close to the A249 and A250, Sheerness is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Sheerness for paella party catering include Blue Town (1 mile north-west), Halfway Houses (1 mile south-east), Queenborough (2 miles south), Rushenden (2 miles south-west) and Grain (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Sittingbourne (7 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles south-east), Faversham (10 miles south-east), Davington (10 miles south-east), Foley Park (15 miles south-west) and Preston (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Rose Street Cottage of Curiosities (within half a mile north).
- Schools near Sheerness include Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey (1.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let the neighbours know
- Give separate numbers for children
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Plan where rubbish goes
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
- 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