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Paella Party Catering in Westenhanger
Looking for paella party catering in Westenhanger? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Family reunions
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Paella party catering for Westenhanger events
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Paella party catering in Westenhanger, made fresh on the day
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. We cook churros, seafood paella and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for garden parties and summer barbecues and big birthdays.
Near Westenhanger, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. A summer party in Westenhanger 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.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm 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.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Events we cater in Westenhanger
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Westenhanger and Kent:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Baby celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
If guests are coming by rail, Westenhanger station is in Westenhanger itself.
Questions to ask before booking
- Space, access and power needs
- How long the team stays
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Why choose live paella in Westenhanger?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
Also near Westenhanger
Other catering in Westenhanger
Parties in Westenhanger: gardens, venues and local tips
Westenhanger is about 2 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Westenhanger, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Westenhanger is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Westenhanger Castle (less than half a mile north-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. After a christening at a church like All Saints Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Westenhanger, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella often features, and we always plan for wind.
Here we cover the CT21 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. For parties just outside Westenhanger, we cover Newingreen (1 mile south), Berwick (1 mile south), Pedlinge (1 mile south-east), Lympne (1 mile south-west) and Sandling (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Hythe Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles east). The countryside around Westenhanger includes Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
- Schools near Westenhanger include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (1.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Oak Public House (within half a mile south)
What affects the price in Westenhanger
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many staff you need
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Westenhanger: your questions answered
Is Westenhanger close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do you cater for children?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Often, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Is my garden big enough?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. Send us a picture.
Where we can cook in Westenhanger
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Westenhanger
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- 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