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Paella party catering in Wootton, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Wootton. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
Paella party catering near Wootton
Paella party catering in Wootton, made fresh on the day
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the party menu is complete. We are frequently asked to cater christenings and naming days and celebrations of life, serving tapas, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
Country parties near Wootton suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Common questions in Wootton
Is Wootton too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cover Wootton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Wootton is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, use our quote form.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Do you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
Also near Wootton
Other catering in Wootton
Paella compared with other options
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why Wootton hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A clear, itemised quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See How we price And The cost guide.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
A closer look at the menu
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. For a late-May party in Wootton, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Party venues around Wootton
Wootton is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. For paella party catering in Wootton, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 2.4 miles east. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Martin, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Wootton, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in CT4, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include Shelvin Lane, Denton Lane and Wootton Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover parties in Denton (1 mile north-west), Shelvin (1 mile north-east), Lodge Lees (1 mile north-west), Selsted (1 mile south) and Breach (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (6 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Buckland Hospital (5.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Wootton includes Cheriton Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Endeavour Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Warn the neighbours
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Count adults and children separately
- Have cover ready for a shower
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Wootton? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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