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Paella party catering in Whitehill, Kent
Looking for paella party catering in Whitehill? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Christenings and naming days
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Whitehill?
Occasions we cook for in Whitehill
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Whitehill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Milestone birthdays
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
If guests are coming by rail, Faversham station is about 1 mile away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether travel is included
- The wet-weather plan
- The deposit and payment dates
About our paella party catering in Whitehill
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. We are frequently asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and garden get-togethers, serving tapas, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
Country parties near Whitehill suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Party venues around Whitehill
Whitehill is about 1 mile south-west of Faversham, in Kent. Parties in Whitehill are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Whitehill is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Whitehill to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
Historic houses near Whitehill include Belmont House and Gardens (2.4 miles south-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
We cater parties across ME13. We can cater a party on streets such as Brogdale Road and Eastling Road or the roads around them. For parties just outside Whitehill, we cover Brogdale (1 mile west), Ospringe (1 mile north), Preston (1 mile north-east), Faversham (1 mile north-east) and Davington (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Newnham Castle (3.4 miles west).
- Local schools include The Abbey School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Maison Dieu pub (0.7 miles north)
The process
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. A summer party in Whitehill stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long 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 paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Planning paella party catering in Whitehill? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Common questions in Whitehill
Which station should guests use for Whitehill?
Faversham station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre.
Is Whitehill too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What does paella party catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
How many different paellas?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What affects the price in Whitehill
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
- How many courses
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
What else we do in Whitehill
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Give separate numbers for children
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Whitehill
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
What’s in the pans
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
- 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