Kent · England
Paella party catering in West Langdon, Kent
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across West Langdon and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family reunions
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in West Langdon?
About our paella party catering in West Langdon
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues. On the menu are churros, seafood paella and vegetable paella, and we’re frequently booked for street and neighbourhood parties and wakes and celebrations of life.
A country party near West Langdon is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Hosting a paella party in West Langdon
West Langdon is about 3 miles north of Dover, in Kent. Wherever your party is in the CT15 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. West Langdon is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from West Langdon to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Mary the Virgin, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Martin Mill station, about 1.4 miles south-east. Near the coast, within about 4 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Wherever your party is in CT15, we can cook for your guests. Whether your party is on Waterworks Hill and Church Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater parties in Ashley (1 mile north-west), Studdal (1 mile north), East Langdon (1 mile south-east), Martin (1 mile east) and Church Whitfield (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (3 miles south), Folkestone (9 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north) and Broadstairs (14 miles north).
A little further out are Dover Transport Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Dover Castle (3.5 miles south). Not far away are Dover Western Heights.
- Local schools include Duke of York's Royal Military School (2.4 miles south)
The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. Sunset in West Langdon is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Live paella or other catering?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Events in West Langdon and across Kent
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in West Langdon
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Let the neighbours know
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
Children love watching the paella cook, from a safe distance.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
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Other catering in West Langdon
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
FAQs for West Langdon
What’s the nearest station to West Langdon for guests?
The closest is Martin Mill station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
How far is West Langdon from London?
About 65 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Is paella OK for kids?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
- 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