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Paella Party Catering in West Cliffe
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in West Cliffe.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Celebrations of life
Paella party catering for West Cliffe events
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in West Cliffe? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Paella party catering in West Cliffe, cooked live
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, churros and mixed paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater garden parties and summer barbecues and anniversaries and engagement parties.
Country parties near West Cliffe suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Is live paella right for your party?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Catering across Kent, including West Cliffe
- Real theatre, not just catering
See How we price Or The cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
What paella party catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Warn the neighbours
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
We are set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it’s light in West Cliffe 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.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Questions from West Cliffe
Do you come out to small places like West Cliffe?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you supply crockery?
We can. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
West Cliffe parties: what to know
West Cliffe is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in West Cliffe and the surrounding area. West Cliffe is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from West Cliffe to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Walmer Castle (3.8 miles north-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella often features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
For paella party catering in CT15, we plan around your venue. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include St Margaret's at Cliffe (1 mile east), Martin Mill (1 mile north), East Langdon (1 mile north-west), Guston (1 mile west) and Martin (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north), Broadstairs (15 miles north) and Deal (5 miles north).
Nearby you will also find St Margaret's Museum (1.2 miles east) and Dover Castle (2.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near West Cliffe include Duke of York's Royal Military School (1.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Inn (0.6 miles east)
Nearby places to West Cliffe
Also in West Cliffe
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
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