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Paella catering in CT1
Hosting a party in CT1? We cover Canterbury, Wincheap and Thanington and every street in between, with live paella cooked at your venue.
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- Live paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
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Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: send us your details through our quote form.
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Our paella catering in CT1
There’s something generous about paella: giant pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It turns a meal into an occasion. We are frequently asked to cater company summer parties and milestone birthday parties, with black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Prices in CT1
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
What’s near Canterbury
You will find us cooking near The Old Buttermarket pub, Barton Court Grammar School and St Thomas of Canterbury Church. Other local landmarks include Bus Company Island (less than half a mile north), Church of St Margaret (under half a mile south-west), Canterbury School of Architecture (0.5 miles south-east) and St Peter's Methodist Primary School (under half a mile west). There is a railway station in Canterbury itself: Canterbury East station, handy for guests travelling by train. Other landmarks nearby include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (less than half a mile south-west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (within half a mile south). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Live paella across CT1: what to know
There are 3 towns and 1 villages and hamlets in CT1, so the setting can be anything from Canterbury, Wincheap and Hales Place to a quiet hamlet: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
Canterbury: Parks such as Bus Company Island usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Peter's Methodist Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Evenings in Canterbury stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Mention any other courses or food
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us separate numbers for children
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Why live paella works
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in CT1 book us for occasions like:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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.
What paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for CT1
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can paella be the only main course?
Paella is a meal in itself. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
What happens with live paella?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
- 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