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Paella party catering in Worth, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Worth. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Baby celebrations
Book paella party catering in Worth
The process
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. For a late-May party in Worth, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, we will 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 set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Worth, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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How our paella party catering works in Worth
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. We are frequently asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and wakes and celebrations of life, serving churros, vegetable paella and mixed paella.
Country parties near Worth suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Perfect for your party in Worth
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Family reunions
- Big birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
Parks such as Ham Fen usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- The venue requirements
Worth: your questions answered
Is Worth close to London?
About 64 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Worth?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How early should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Is my garden big enough?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A photo helps.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Places near Worth
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
What paella party catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planning a party in Worth
Worth is about 3 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Worth and the surrounding area. Worth is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Worth to Canterbury (12 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. For guests coming by train, Sandwich station is about 1.1 miles away. Near the coast, within about 4 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
Wherever your party is in CT14, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your party could be at a home on The Street, Temple Way and St Crispin Close or the roads around them. We also cook at parties in Felderland (1 mile west), Ham (1 mile south-west), Hacklinge (1 mile south-east), Statenborough (1 mile west) and Sandwich (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (9 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (6 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Sandown Castle (2.7 miles south-east) and The Precinct Toy Collection (1.5 miles north). The countryside around Worth includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Sandwich Technology School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Blue Pigeons pub (under half a mile north-east)
- 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