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Live paella catering in Addington, Kent
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Addington and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Milestone birthday parties
Paella catering near Addington
For event organisers in Addington
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Paella catering for your event in Addington
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. When it’s ready, it’s served straight from the pan. Whether it’s weddings, from canapés to evening food and staff parties and work lunches, we can cook vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella for your guests.
For a rural spot like Addington, the countryside is part of the appeal: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Around midsummer it stays light in Addington until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Addington? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your event?
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, thanks to separate pans. It is served quickly from the pan, so queues move. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Catering across Kent, including Addington
- No hidden extras in your quote
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Addington: venues, travel and local tips
Addington is about 7 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Addington or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 25 miles away.
Parks such as Manor Park Country Park normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is West Malling station, about 1.8 miles south-east.
We cater events across ME19 and the streets around it. From London Road, The Links and Trottiscliffe Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Addington, we also cover Ryarsh (1 mile north-east), Trottiscliffe (1 mile north-west), Vigo Village (2 miles north-west), Culverstone Green (3 miles north-west) and Harvel (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Coldrum Long Barrow (1.2 miles north) and Leybourne Castle (1.7 miles east).
- Local schools include The Malling School (2.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Angel Inn (less than half a mile west)
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Addington: your questions answered
Can you cook in Manor Park Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is Addington too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Very much so. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
Can paella be the only main course?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main, and tapas or dessert can be added.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Why choose paella catering in Addington?
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday celebrations
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Margaret, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What the price includes, item by item
- How each diet is kept separate
- When payment is due
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Put allergy details in writing
- Count adults and children separately
After service, we pack down our cooking area.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
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What paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
- 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