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Paella Party Catering in Wye
Planning paella party catering in Wye? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Family get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Planning an event in Wye?
How our paella party catering works in Wye
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. Typical bookings include christenings and naming days and birthday parties, serving churros, tapas and vegetable paella.
Near Wye, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
How we price paella party catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Other catering in Wye
Occasions we cook for in Wye
It’s sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Christenings and naming days
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Big birthdays
- Family reunions
If guests are coming by rail, Wye station is in Wye itself.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How bad weather is handled
- Space, access and power needs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Paella compared with other options
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Catering across Kent, including Wye
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Hosting a paella party in Wye
Wye is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Wye will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (4.8 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. After a christening at a church like Church of Saint Gregory and Saint Martin, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Wye is within about a mile of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in TN25, we plan around your venue and timings. Whether your party is on High Street, Church Street and The Green or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For parties just outside Wye, we cover Kempe's Corner (1 mile west), Boughton Corner (1 mile north-west), Boughton Aluph (1 mile north-west), Brook (2 miles south-east) and Folly Town (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include County Square (3.8 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (3.1 miles south). Not far away are Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include Wye School (under half a mile north-east) and Wye School (under half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The New Flying Horse pub (less than half a mile east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Plan seats for most guests
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
Children love watching the paella cook, at a safe distance.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Wye: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Wye?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What does paella party catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. A summer party in Wye stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- 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 from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
- 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