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Paella party catering in Wickhambreaux, Kent
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Wickhambreaux: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella party catering near Wickhambreaux
Paella party catering in Wickhambreaux, made fresh on the day
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. Popular choices include seafood paella, tapas and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for wakes and celebrations of life and leaving dos and retirements.
Country parties near Wickhambreaux suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Wickhambreaux is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Wickhambreaux? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose paella party catering in Wickhambreaux?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Wickhambreaux, people book us for events such as:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
- Big family gatherings
After a christening at a church like Church of St Andrew, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and parking costs
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
Where we can cook in Wickhambreaux
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Wickhambreaux hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Fast service from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- We cover Wickhambreaux and the whole of Kent
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Towns and villages near Wickhambreaux
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Party venues around Wickhambreaux
Wickhambreaux is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Wickhambreaux, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Wickhambreaux is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 2.6 miles south-west. Historic houses near Wickhambreaux include Goodnestone Park (3.4 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Anywhere in CT3, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include The Street, Wickham Court Lane and Seaton Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover parties in Seaton (1 mile east), Ickham (1 mile south), Littlebourne (1 mile south-west), Bramling (1 mile south) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Canterbury Castle (4.8 miles west) and St Martins Hospital (3.4 miles west).
- Schools near Wickhambreaux include Spires Academy (2.4 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella typically gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we are needed on site
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Common questions in Wickhambreaux
What’s the nearest station to Wickhambreaux for guests?
The closest is Bekesbourne station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come to Wickhambreaux?
We do. We cook at events in Wickhambreaux and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Usually, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Will the neighbours notice?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
- 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