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Paella party catering in South Street, Kent
Looking for paella party catering in South Street? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella party catering for South Street events
Paella party catering in South Street, cooked live
Paella is relaxed food: it’s served from the pan and shared, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. Whether it’s anniversaries and engagement parties and garden parties and summer barbecues, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas for your guests.
A country party near South Street is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
How we price paella party catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
For event organisers in South Street
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Perfect for your party in South Street
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
In South Street and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Milestone birthdays
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family reunions
For guests coming by train, Selling station is in South Street itself.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who provides the crockery
- Travel and parking costs
- If the price includes VAT
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan where rubbish goes
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Events in South Street and across Kent
- A clear, itemised quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Parties in South Street: gardens, venues and local tips
South Street is about 3 miles south-east of Preston, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of South Street or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. South Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Historic houses near South Street include Belmont House and Gardens (4.4 miles west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Thinking of a party in Mount Ephraim Gardens? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of South Street, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in ME13, we plan around your venue and your guests. Your party could be at a home on North Lane and South Street. If your venue is just outside South Street, we also cover Crouch (1 mile north-west), Oversland (1 mile east), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-west), Hickmans Green (1 mile north-east) and Winterbourne (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.7 miles east) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Sondes Arms (less than half a mile south-west)
FAQs for South Street
Can you cook in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to South Street for guests?
Selling station, in South Street itself.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including South Street.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella normally gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Places near South Street
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DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
How it works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer party in South Street stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
- 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