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Paella Party Catering for Well Head events
Looking for paella party catering in Well Head? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Big family gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering in Well Head
About our paella party catering in Well Head
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. We are frequently asked to cater big family gatherings and leaving dos and retirements, with chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and tapas.
In a small place like Well Head, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
A closer look at the menu
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
For event organisers in Well Head
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Organising a club, school or community event in Well Head? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. The main points are:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
Well Head parties: what to know
Well Head is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Well Head, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Historic houses near Well Head include Goodnestone Park (1.6 miles south). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. If guests are coming by rail, Adisham station is about 2 miles away.
This part of Kent takes in CT3, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Close by, we cover parties in Wingham (1 mile north-west), Twitham (1 mile east), Wingham Well (1 mile west), Broomhill (1 mile north) and Wingham Green (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5 miles west). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (0.5 miles north-west)
FAQs for Well Head
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Well Head for guests?
Adisham station, about 2 miles south-west of the centre.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
What paella party catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
- How long we are needed on site
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
Send us the date, your venue or CT3 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
The process
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. A summer party in Well Head stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in Well Head?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Well Head
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Events in Well Head and across Kent
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Why choose paella party catering in Well Head?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Retirement celebrations
- Family get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Mary's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- Who provides the crockery
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
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Also in Well Head
- 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