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Paella party catering in Winterbourne, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Winterbourne. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family get-togethers
Planning an event in Winterbourne?
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Paella party catering in Winterbourne, cooked live
Paella is made for relaxed parties: it is served from the pan and shared, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. For family reunions and anniversaries and engagement parties, we can cook vegetable paella, seafood paella and churros for your guests.
Near Winterbourne, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella usually gets the photos.
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. For a late-May party in Winterbourne, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Planning paella party catering in Winterbourne? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your party in Winterbourne
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Winterbourne:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Garden get-togethers
Parks such as Mount Ephraim Gardens normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- How long the team stays
- The wet-weather plan
- The venue requirements
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
Winterbourne parties: what to know
Winterbourne is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Winterbourne or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Selling station, about 1 mile south-west. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Christ Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Winterbourne, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cater parties across the ME13 postcode area. Close by, we cover parties in Hickmans Green (1 mile north-west), Oversland (1 mile south-west), South Street (1 mile west), Boughton under Blean (1 mile north) and Crouch (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Chilham Castle (2.9 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Queens Head pub (0.9 miles north-west)
Towns and villages near Winterbourne
Also in Winterbourne
How we price paella party catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Questions from Winterbourne
Do you come out to small places like Winterbourne?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Winterbourne from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you come to Winterbourne?
We do. Winterbourne is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you supply crockery?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables are available.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Have bins ready
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Add a diet question to the invitation
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
- 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