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Paella party catering in Shelvin, Kent
Planning paella party catering in Shelvin? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Milestone birthdays
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
Live paella party catering in Shelvin
How our paella party catering works in Shelvin
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, tapas and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for garden parties and summer barbecues and leaving dos and retirements.
Country parties near Shelvin suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Your questions about paella party catering in Shelvin
Which station should guests use for Shelvin?
The closest is Shepherds Well station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
How far is Shelvin from London?
About 59 miles from central London, and well within our area.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
How much is live paella catering?
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.
Do you cater for children?
Paella is popular with children, especially a mild chicken one. Let us know numbers and ages.
What paella party catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
- How long we’re needed on site
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Towns and villages near Shelvin
Other catering in Shelvin
Planning a party in Shelvin
Shelvin is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. For a party in Shelvin, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Shelvin. Shelvin is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Shelvin to Canterbury (about 8 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Martin, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 1.9 miles east. Shelvin is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Clints Lane and Shelvin Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. If your venue is just outside Shelvin, we also cover Wootton (1 mile south-west), Denton (1 mile west), Lodge Lees (1 mile west), Breach (2 miles west) and Selsted (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Buckland Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include Coach House Hotel (0.7 miles north)
Is live paella right for your party?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Shelvin hosts choose us
- Events in Shelvin and across Kent
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Give separate numbers for children
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Plan where rubbish goes
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
How it works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. For a late-May party in Shelvin, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Shelvin
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- 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