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Paella Party Catering in Thanington
Looking for paella party catering in Thanington? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
Paella party catering in Thanington
How our paella party catering works in Thanington
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, churros and mixed paella, and we’re often booked for family reunions and wakes and celebrations of life.
In a place like Thanington, a garden party is typically the easiest option. Tell us about access and parking, and we will bring everything else. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against 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.
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.
Hosting a paella party in Thanington
Thanington is about 1 mile south-west of Wincheap, in Kent. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Thanington. Thanington is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
If guests are coming by rail, Canterbury East station is about 1 mile away. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Nicholas, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Thanington is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cater parties across the CT1 and CT2 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Godwin Road, Bell Avenue and Ashford Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Other places close to Thanington for paella party catering include Wincheap (1 mile north-east), Stuppington (1 mile south-east), Harbledown (1 mile north), Canterbury (1 mile north-east) and Upper Harbledown (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south), Whitstable (6 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.2 miles north-east) and Canterbury Castle (1 mile north-east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include The Canterbury Academy (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Duke's Head Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Warn the neighbours
- Have bins ready
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Is live paella right for your party?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Drinks service on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Who books paella party catering in Thanington?
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Garden get-togethers
- Family get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Birthday parties
Thinking of a party in Whitehall Meadows? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Who provides the crockery
For event organisers in Thanington
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.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
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What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it’s light in Thanington until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start 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.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price paella party catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Thanington
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cook in Whitehall Meadows?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Can you supply plates?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables can be added.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
- 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