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Paella party catering in Westwell Leacon, Kent
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Westwell Leacon.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Paella party catering near Westwell Leacon
Paella party catering in Westwell Leacon, made fresh on the day
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. We take care of the food. We’re often asked to cater baby celebrations and anniversary celebrations, serving vegetable paella, churros and seafood paella.
In a small place like Westwell Leacon, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer party in Westwell Leacon 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 the date, the address, numbers and 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.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Westwell Leacon? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Why choose paella party catering in Westwell Leacon?
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Baby celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
- Big family gatherings
After a christening at a church like Charing Methodist Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- The venue requirements
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long the team stays
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Westwell Leacon hosts choose us
- Drinks service on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
What else we do in Westwell Leacon
Parties in Westwell Leacon: gardens, venues and local tips
Westwell Leacon is about 5 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Westwell Leacon and the surrounding area. Westwell Leacon is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Westwell Leacon to Canterbury (13 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Charing station, about 1.2 miles north-west. Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (2.7 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Westwell Leacon is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in TN27, we can bring paella party catering to you. Nearby, we also cater parties in Ram Lane (1 mile south-east), Tutt Hill (1 mile south-east), Westwell (2 miles east), Hothfield (2 miles south) and Potters Corner (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (5 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (4.8 miles west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
How we price paella party catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
FAQs for Westwell Leacon
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 follow the site rules.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Charing Methodist Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Where we can cook in Westwell Leacon
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- 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