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Paella Party Catering for Westwell events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Westwell.
- Big birthdays
- Celebrations of life
- Naming days and christenings
Paella party catering near Westwell
How our paella party catering works in Westwell
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a photo if you are unsure. Popular choices include churros, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for engagement and anniversary parties and summer garden parties.
Country parties near Westwell suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Questions from Westwell
Which station should guests use for Westwell?
The closest is Charing station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cater in Westwell?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Westwell is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
What does paella party catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Will the neighbours notice?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it is a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Nearby places to Westwell
What else we do in Westwell
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Plan seats for most guests
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
A closer look at the menu
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it is light in Westwell until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Occasions we cook for in Westwell
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Baby celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
If guests are coming by rail, Charing station is about 2.6 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- The venue requirements
Paella compared with other options
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- We cover Westwell and the whole of Kent
- Real theatre, not just catering
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Parties in Westwell: gardens, venues and local tips
Westwell is about 4 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Westwell or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Historic houses near Westwell include Godinton House (2.3 miles south). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Westwell, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Paella party catering in TN25 is planned around your venue and your guests. Nearby, we also cater parties in Tutt Hill (1 mile south-west), Ram Lane (1 mile west), Potters Corner (1 mile south), Westwell Leacon (2 miles west) and Hothfield (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (4 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-west), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include County Square (3.2 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (4.6 miles south-east).
What affects the price in Westwell
These are the factors that matter most:
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Planning paella party catering in Westwell? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just 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