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Paella party catering in Sheldwich Lees, Kent
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Sheldwich Lees.
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Live paella party catering in Sheldwich Lees
About our paella party catering in Sheldwich Lees
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a photo if you are unsure. Typical bookings include wakes and celebrations of life and big birthdays, with churros, tapas and vegetable paella.
Country parties near Sheldwich Lees suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Occasions we cook for in Sheldwich Lees
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Sheldwich Lees and Kent:
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Big family gatherings
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Selling station, about 2.4 miles east.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- Who provides the crockery
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- If the price includes VAT
Questions from Sheldwich Lees
Is Sheldwich Lees too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St James: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Sheldwich Lees.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How many different paellas?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
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About the dishes
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Count adults and children separately
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Have bins ready
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parties in Sheldwich Lees: gardens, venues and local tips
Sheldwich Lees is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Parties in Sheldwich Lees 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. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St James, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (1.7 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Sheldwich Lees, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in ME13 is planned around your venue and timings. Other places close to Sheldwich Lees for paella party catering include Sheldwich (1 mile north-west), Badlesmere (1 mile south), North Street (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.7 miles south-east).
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. A summer party in Sheldwich Lees stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the 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.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
Paella compared with other options
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you are a guest too. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- We cover Sheldwich Lees and the whole of Kent
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- 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