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Paella party catering in Sholden Meadows, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Sholden Meadows.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Book paella party catering in Sholden Meadows
Paella party catering for your party in Sholden Meadows
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues. Typical bookings include retirement celebrations and family get-togethers, with churros, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella.
Near Sholden Meadows, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
Party venues around Sholden Meadows
Sholden Meadows is about 1 mile north-west of Deal, in Kent. Parties in Sholden Meadows are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Sholden Meadows is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Nicholas, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Deal station, about 1.3 miles east. Near the coast, within about 2 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice.
We cater parties across CT14. Streets in the area include Bargrave Lane, Wyborn Drive and Banks Way, and we can cook for a party on any of them. We also cook at parties in Sholden (1 mile east), Great Mongeham (1 mile south-west), Mill Hill (1 mile south), Deal (1 mile south-east) and Finglesham (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (7 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (10 miles north).
A little further out are Deal Castle (1.5 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.3 miles east). Open spaces near Sholden Meadows include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Sholden Meadows include Castle Community College (1.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Magnet pub (0.7 miles south-east)
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Sholden Meadows
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Common questions in Sholden Meadows
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Nicholas: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Sholden Meadows?
The closest is Deal station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Should we have more than one paella?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
Do you come to Sholden Meadows?
We do. Sholden Meadows is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
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Why choose paella party catering in Sholden Meadows?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Thinking of a party in Betteshanger Park? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When final numbers are due
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it is light in Sholden Meadows until about 9:15pm, 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.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
How we price paella party catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Send us the date, your venue or CT14 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
- 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