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Paella party catering in St Peter's, Kent
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in St Peter's.
- Baby celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Book paella party catering in St Peter's
How our paella party catering works in St Peter's
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a picture if you’re unsure. We cook tapas, churros and seafood paella, and we’re often booked for baby celebrations and retirement celebrations.
Around St Peter's, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
What’s in the pans
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters often try it too.
Why choose paella party catering in St Peter's?
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
Whatever you are celebrating in St Peter's, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Garden get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthdays
- Celebrations of life
For guests coming by train, Broadstairs station is about 0.7 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each dish
- VAT, if it applies
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. A summer party in St Peter's stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
St Peter's: your questions answered
Can you cook near the sea around St Peter's?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Is St Peter's close to London?
About 66 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How far in advance should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
How many different paellas?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Let the neighbours know
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Planning a party in St Peter's
St Peter's is about 1 mile north-west of Broadstairs, in Kent. Parties in St Peter's are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from St Peter's to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (4.2 miles west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella frequently features.
We cover parties in every part of CT10. Local streets include Upton Road, Green Lane and Speke Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. With the A255 close by, St Peter's is simple for us to get to for your party. Other places close to St Peter's for paella party catering include Broadstairs (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile south-east), Northwood (1 mile south-west), Northdown (1 mile north) and Kingsgate (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Crampton Tower (0.7 miles south-east) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1.5 miles north-west). The countryside around St Peter's includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near St Peter's include The Charles Dickens School (less than half a mile south-east) and Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Red Lion pub (within half a mile south-east)
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in St Peter's, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Nearby places to St Peter's
What else we do in St Peter's
- 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