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Paella catering in CT13
Planning an event in CT13? We cook in Sandwich, Eastry and Buttsole and every street in between, with paella cooked from scratch.
Live paella across CT13
Places in CT13
- Sandwich
- Eastry
- Buttsole
- Woodnesborough
- Great Stonar
- Sandwich Bay Estate
- Flemings
- Hammill Park
- Marshborough
- Richborough Port
- Heronden
- Coombe
- Ebbsfleet
Our catering across CT13
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- See all our catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Paella catering across CT13
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That is what we bring to events in CT13. We’re often asked to cater company summer parties and garden parties and summer barbecues, serving chicken and chorizo paella, black rice and vegan paella.
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Prices in CT13
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Events in CT13 and across Kent
Get a quote
Planning paella catering in CT13? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Near you in Sandwich
Around Sandwich, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near Sandwich United Reformed Church, Ham Fen and The Red Cow Public House, among other places. Nearby too are Sir Roger Manwood's School (within half a mile east) and Sandwich Infant School (less than half a mile north). There is a railway station in Sandwich itself: Sandwich station. A little further out are The Precinct Toy Collection (under half a mile north) and Ramsgate General Hospital (5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Sandwich include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Catering events across CT13
There are 3 towns and 11 villages and hamlets in CT13, so the setting can be anything from Sandwich, Eastry and Buttsole to a quiet hamlet: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings. 12 of the places we cover in CT13 are within about 6 miles of the sea, where we always plan shelter from the wind, and seafood paella is popular.
Sandwich: For a christening or wedding at a church such as Sandwich United Reformed Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, Sandwich has its own station, Sandwich station. Planning an evening event in Sandwich? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
Paella compared with other options
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. It’s served quickly from the pan, so queues move.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if it rains
- When final numbers are due
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
FAQs for CT13
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Which paellas suit our guests?
That depends on who’s coming. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
- 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