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Paella catering in CT50
Planning an event in CT50? We cover Cheriton and Sandgate and the rest of the district, with paella cooked from scratch.
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What we do in CT50
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: fill in our quote form.
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Areas we cover
How paella catering works in CT50
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. When it’s ready, it is served straight from the pan. We’re often asked to cater festivals, fairs and school events and garden parties and summer barbecues, with vegetable paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
What it costs in CT50
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why hosts in CT50 choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A quote that spells everything out
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Around Cheriton
In Cheriton, that can mean a party near Pent Valley Technology College, Church of All Souls and White Lion pub. Nearby too are All Soul's Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile north-west), The Folkestone Academy (1.1 miles east) and Lower Leas Coastal Park (1.7 miles south-east). The closest station to Cheriton is Folkestone West station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sandgate Castle (1 mile south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (1.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Sugar Loaf Hill.
Live paella across CT50: what to know
There are 2 towns and 1 villages and hamlets in CT50, so whether your event is in Cheriton and Sandgate or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
Cheriton: Thinking of a picnic-style party in Lower Leas Coastal Park? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as All Soul's Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Planning an evening event in Cheriton? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
What’s in the pans
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
What paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- How many courses
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Why live paella works
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In CT50, people book us for occasions like:
- Birthday celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Retirement celebrations
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Common questions in CT50
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Can paella be the only main course?
It’s a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
- 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