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Paella Party Catering for Woodchurch events
Planning paella party catering in Woodchurch? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Garden get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
Live paella party catering in Woodchurch
Paella party catering in Woodchurch, made fresh on the day
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around Woodchurch. Whether it is big family gatherings and big birthdays, we will put together a menu of mixed paella, churros and vegetable paella.
A country party near Woodchurch is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Perfect for your party in Woodchurch
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Christenings and naming days
- Summer garden parties
- Family get-togethers
Nearby historic houses include Smallhythe Place (4.2 miles south-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- How late numbers can change
- The venue requirements
- Payment terms and deposit
Nearby places to Woodchurch
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Is live paella right for your party?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Catering across Kent, including Woodchurch
- Drinks service on request
Woodchurch questions
Can you cook in Stone Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Is Woodchurch too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
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, including Woodchurch.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Where we can cook in Woodchurch
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
Party venues around Woodchurch
Woodchurch is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. For paella party catering in Woodchurch, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Woodchurch is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Woodchurch to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
Thinking of a party in Stone Wood? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Parish Church of All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Wherever your party is in TN26, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Kirkwood Avenue, Front Road and Lower Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater parties in Brattle (1 mile south), Brook Street (1 mile south-west), Shirkoak (1 mile north), Appledore Heath (3 miles south) and Leigh Green (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (6 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles west), Park Wood (15 miles north-west), Kennington (8 miles north-east) and New Romney (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (0.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Local pubs include Stonebridge Inn (within half a mile south)
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Churros
All ages love churros.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
The process
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. For a late-May party in Woodchurch, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- 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 is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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