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Paella Party Catering in Way
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Way.
- Birthday parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Naming days and christenings
Paella party catering for Way events
How we price paella party catering
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Paella party catering in Way, made fresh on the day
Paella is made for relaxed parties: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. Whether it is anniversary celebrations and birthday parties, we can cook churros, mixed paella and tapas for your guests.
A country party near Way is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
Events we cater in Way
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Way book us for events such as:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family get-togethers
After a christening at a church like Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deadline for final numbers
Where we can cook in Way
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Way
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, it is light in Way until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long 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.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Party venues around Way
Way is about 3 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. For a party in Way, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Way. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Historic houses near Way include Quex Park (2 miles north). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Minster station, about 0.9 miles south-west. The coast is within about 4 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, and we always plan for wind.
We cook at parties all over the CT12 postcode area. From Wayborough Hill and Way Hill or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Way, we also cover Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-west), Sevenscore (1 mile south-east), Minster (1 mile west), Acol (1 mile north-west) and Cliffs End (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (4 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (3 miles east), Broadstairs (5 miles east) and Whitstable (13 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Westwood Cross (3.1 miles north-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Way include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bell Inn (0.9 miles south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Nearby places to Way
What else we do in Way
Way questions
Can you cook near the sea around Way?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
We are having a ceremony at Church of Saint Mary the Virgin: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How many paellas should we have?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
How far in advance should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Count adults and children separately
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
- 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