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Paella Party Catering for Wingham events
Planning paella party catering in Wingham? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
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The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Paella party catering in Wingham, made fresh on the day
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The pans become the focal point, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. Popular choices include tapas, churros and mixed paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater garden parties and summer barbecues and birthday parties.
Near Wingham, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Wingham
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
Events we cater in Wingham
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Wingham, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Birthday parties
- Family get-togethers
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (2 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How each diet is kept separate
FAQs for Wingham
Which station should guests use for Wingham?
The closest is Adisham station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
We’re having a ceremony at St Mary's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
When should I book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. We will check availability straight away.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How many different paellas?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
The process
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 Wingham is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- 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 it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Hosting a paella party in Wingham
Wingham is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Wingham or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Wingham is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
After a christening at a church like St Mary's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Adisham station, about 2.3 miles south.
Wherever your party is in CT3, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a party in a garden on High Street, St Mary's Meadow and Harris's Alley or the roads around them. For parties just outside Wingham, we cover Broomhill (1 mile north), Well Head (1 mile south-east), Wingham Green (1 mile west), Wingham Well (1 mile south-west) and Shatterling (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (4.7 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (within half a mile south-west)
More for events in Wingham
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Count adults and children separately
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Warn the neighbours
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
Is live paella right for your party?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
How we price paella party catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through 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