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Paella Party Catering in Sibertswold
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 Sibertswold.
- Baby celebrations
- Family get-togethers
- Big birthdays
Book paella party catering in Sibertswold
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, 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.
About our paella party catering in Sibertswold
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. On the menu are tapas, churros and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for milestone birthdays and anniversaries and engagement parties.
In a small place like Sibertswold, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated.
Why choose paella party catering in Sibertswold?
It is sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Sibertswold and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Celebrations of life
- Neighbourhood celebrations
For guests coming by train, Shepherds Well station is in Sibertswold itself.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deposit and payment dates
Planning a party in Sibertswold
Sibertswold is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Sibertswold or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Andrew, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Historic houses near Sibertswold include Goodnestone Park (3.9 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Sibertswold is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 6 miles, so seafood paella often features.
We cater parties across the CT15 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Station Road, Hill Avenue and Eythorne Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Nearby, we also cater parties in Halfway Street (1 mile south-west), Coldred (1 mile south-east), Waldershare (1 mile east), Eythorne (2 miles north-east) and Lydden (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Dover Transport Museum (3.6 miles south-east) and Buckland Hospital (4.6 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bricklayers' Arms (under half a mile south-west)
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. Sunset in Sibertswold is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your 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.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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Your questions about paella party catering in Sibertswold
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cook near the sea around Sibertswold?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Generally, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
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Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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 are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Paella compared with other options
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Sibertswold
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Events in Sibertswold and across Kent
- Drinks service on request
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
Children love watching the paella cook.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
A closer look at the menu
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
- 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