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Paella Party Catering in Sheldwich
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Sheldwich: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering for Sheldwich events
Paella party catering in Sheldwich, made fresh on the day
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. For baby celebrations and family get-togethers, we can cook churros, mixed paella and seafood paella.
In a small place like Sheldwich, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
See How we price And The cost guide.
Occasions we cook for in Sheldwich
It is generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Family get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
- Big birthdays
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St James, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- When final numbers are due
- The wet-weather plan
- Payment terms and deposit
Step by step
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. A summer party in Sheldwich stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Sheldwich
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Nearby places to Sheldwich
Also in Sheldwich
Hosting a paella party in Sheldwich
Sheldwich is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Sheldwich, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Sheldwich is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Sheldwich to Canterbury (9 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Selling station is about 2.6 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (1.6 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Sheldwich is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Kent takes in ME13, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Ashford Road and Lees Court Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. If your venue is just outside Sheldwich, we also cover Sheldwich Lees (1 mile south-east), North Street (1 mile north), Badlesmere (1 mile south), Throwley (1 mile south-west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Faversham (3 miles north).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (3.6 miles west).
- Nearby schools include The Abbey School (2.3 miles north)
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Your questions about paella party catering in Sheldwich
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Sheldwich?
Selling station, about 2.6 miles east of the centre.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you come to Sheldwich?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Sheldwich is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you cater for children?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Where we can cook in Sheldwich
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- 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