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Paella catering in CT4

Hosting a party in CT4? We cook in Shalmsford Street, Bridge and Chilham and the rest of the district, with live paella cooked at your venue.

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Paella catering across CT4

Watching it cook is part of the experience. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the smell does the rest. On the menu are seafood paella, paella Valenciana and vegan paella, and we’re frequently booked for staff parties and work lunches and fairs, fêtes and festivals.

Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away.

  1. You share your date, numbers and venue.
  2. We plan a menu that covers every diet.
  3. We arrive in good time to set up.
  4. The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
  5. We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.

Pricing in CT4

If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.

What you get with us

  • No hidden extras in your quote
  • Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
  • Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
  • Fast service from the pan

How to get a price

Planning paella catering in CT4? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.

What’s near Shalmsford Street

In Shalmsford Street, that can mean a party near Broadham Down, Chartham Primary School and Church of St Mary, among other places. Shalmsford Street’s nearest station is Chartham station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Chilham Castle (2.6 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.

Paella catering in CT4: local guide

From Canterbury, Shalmsford Street and Bridge to 46 villages and hamlets, events across CT4 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground. Parts of CT4 are within a few miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where some venues have extra rules about vehicles and cooking. Around 3 places in CT4 are close to the coast, so we frequently plan a sheltered cooking spot for the wind.

Shalmsford Street: Parks such as Broadham Down normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Chartham Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Evenings in Shalmsford Street stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.

The menu, dish by dish

Black rice

Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is normally served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.

Mixed paella

Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.

Catering for every guest

With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:

  • Make sure most guests can sit to eat
  • Make sure each pan is labelled
  • Add a dietary question to your invitations
  • Tell us about coeliac guests specifically

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.

Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.

Space, weather and the venue

If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:

  • Parking close enough to carry equipment
  • Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
  • Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo

Organising for someone else?

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.

Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.

Is live paella right for you?

Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot.

Questions to ask before you book

  • When final numbers are due
  • Payment terms and deposit
  • Staff numbers and hours
  • Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included

Common questions in CT4

Do you cook it at the event?

Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.

What about pudding?

Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.

Do you take everything away?

We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.

Where do you cater?

London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including CT4.

What is live paella catering?

We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook in front of your guests, and serve at the time you want.

Which paella is most popular?

Most events choose two or three: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.

Do you do starters?

Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.

  • 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

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