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Paella Party Catering for Woodnesborough events
Looking for paella party catering in Woodnesborough? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Family reunions
- Retirement celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
Live paella party catering in Woodnesborough
Paella party catering for your party in Woodnesborough
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and tapas, and we are often booked for summer garden parties and anniversaries and engagement parties.
A country party near Woodnesborough is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Before you choose a spot
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
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Woodnesborough
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
What paella party catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we are needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Woodnesborough hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Woodnesborough and across Kent
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Events we cater in Woodnesborough
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there is little waste.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Woodnesborough, people book us for occasions like:
- Family reunions
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversary celebrations
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each dish
- Staff numbers and hours
Nearby places to Woodnesborough
What else we do in Woodnesborough
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. At midsummer, it’s light in Woodnesborough until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Parties in Woodnesborough: gardens, venues and local tips
Woodnesborough is about 5 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Across the CT13 area, we can cook for your guests. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Woodnesborough to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Sandwich station is about 1.5 miles away. Historic houses near Woodnesborough include Goodnestone Park (3.8 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
We cater parties across the CT13 postcode area. From The Street, Elmwood Park and Fir Tree Hill or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Woodnesborough, we also cover Marshborough (1 mile north-west), Statenborough (1 mile south-east), Felderland (1 mile south-east), East Street (1 mile north) and Eastry (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (9 miles north), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and White Mill (1.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Woodnesborough includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Questions from Woodnesborough
Is Woodnesborough too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Woodnesborough?
The closest is Sandwich station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Often, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a photo and we’ll check.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Do you cater for children?
Paella is popular with children, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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