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Paella catering in CT6
Hosting a party in CT6? We cover Herne Bay, Greenhill and Beltinge and the rest of the district, with paella cooked from scratch.
Book live paella in CT6
Areas within CT6
- Herne Bay
- Greenhill
- Beltinge
- Hampton
- Hillborough
- Herne
- Eddington
- Bishopstone
- Hunters Forstal
- Broomfield
- Herne Common
- Hawthorn
- Reculver
- Bullockstone
- West End
- Highstead
Our catering across CT6
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- See all our catering
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 CT6
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. Typical bookings include summer garden parties and birthday celebrations, serving paella Valenciana, chicken and chorizo paella and black rice.
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
What you’ll pay
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- No hidden extras in your quote
- We cover CT6 and the whole of Kent
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
What’s near Herne Bay
Events here are often close to Curtis Wood, Herne Bay Junior School and Herne Bay High School, among other places. Other local landmarks include Queen's Head Public House (less than half a mile north-west) and Christ Church (under half a mile north-west). The closest station to Herne Bay is Herne Bay station, roughly 0.7 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Tankerton Castle (4.3 miles west) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.6 miles west). The countryside around Herne Bay includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Planning live paella in CT6
There are 3 towns and 8 villages and hamlets in CT6, so whether your event is in Herne Bay, Greenhill and Beltinge or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings. 16 of the places we cover in CT6 are within about 6 miles of the sea, so we often plan a sheltered cooking spot for the wind, and seafood paella is popular.
Herne Bay: Parks such as Curtis Wood typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Herne Bay Junior School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Evenings in Herne Bay stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
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:
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Put allergy details in writing
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we time it carefully. If timings shift, we adapt.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Is live paella right for you?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Travel and parking costs
- The deposit and payment dates
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Occasions we cook for in CT6
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, thanks to separate pans for each version. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
Here are some of the events we cook for in CT6 and Kent:
- Company summer parties
- Summer garden parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Weddings and evening receptions
Common questions in CT6
Is paella a full meal?
It is a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
- 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