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Live paella catering in Appledore Heath, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Appledore Heath. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Retirement and leaving parties
Book paella catering in Appledore Heath
What affects the price in Appledore Heath
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Appledore Heath? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Paella catering in Appledore Heath, made fresh on the day
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields in and around Appledore Heath. We cook paella Valenciana, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are often booked for leaving dos and retirements and weddings, from canapés to evening food.
For a rural spot like Appledore Heath, the countryside is part of the appeal: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
What’s in the pans
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It is a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It is normally the most photographed pan.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Appledore Heath
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
Who books paella catering in Appledore Heath?
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, thanks to separate pans for each version. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Naming days and family parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big birthdays
Nearby historic houses include Smallhythe Place (3.6 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What happens if it rains
- VAT, if it applies
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Appledore Heath? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Why choose live paella in Appledore Heath?
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Real theatre, not just catering
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Live paella in Appledore Heath: local details
Appledore Heath is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in TN26, we can cook for your guests. Appledore Heath is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Appledore Heath to Canterbury (21 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.6 miles east. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
This part of Kent takes in TN26, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on School Road, Heathside and Woodchurch Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Appledore Heath for paella catering include Appledore (1 mile south), Stone in Oxney (2 miles south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Brattle (2 miles north) and Brook Street (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (8 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3 miles north). Open spaces near Appledore Heath include Orlestone Forest.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Planning an evening event in Appledore Heath? 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.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest 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.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Appledore Heath, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Appledore Heath: your questions answered
Is Appledore Heath 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 Appledore Heath close to London?
About 49 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Are premium seafood options available?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Also near Appledore Heath
What else we do in Appledore Heath
- 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