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Paella Catering for Baker's Cross events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Baker's Cross. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Summer garden parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
Book paella catering in Baker's Cross
Paella catering in Baker's Cross, made fresh on the day
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. Once it is ready, we serve it hot from the pan. We are often asked to cater summer garden parties and naming days and family parties, serving chicken and chorizo paella, black rice and vegetable paella.
Somewhere as small as Baker's Cross, a garden or field is often the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Planning live paella in Baker's Cross
Baker's Cross is about 9 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. For paella catering in Baker's Cross, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Baker's Cross. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Baker's Cross to Canterbury (27 miles away).
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Dunstan, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Cranbrook School, can book us as a food stall. Baker's Cross is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cook at events all over TN17 and TN18 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Dorothy Avenue, Brickenden Road and Doctor Hope's Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Baker's Cross, we also cover Cranbrook (1 mile west), Coursehorn (1 mile east), Swattenden (1 mile south-west), Hartley (2 miles south-west) and Benenden (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sissinghurst Castle (2.3 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.3 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Cranbrook Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include White Horse pub (within half a mile north-west)
Towns and villages near Baker's Cross
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Count adults and children separately
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
Baker's Cross questions
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Baker's Cross from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Does paella work for big events?
Yes, that’s what it is made for. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
What is live paella catering?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook in front of your guests, and serve at the time you want.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it is often the first pan to empty.
Who books paella catering in Baker's Cross?
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Baker's Cross:
- Retirement celebrations
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Big birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Crane Valley? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- Who provides the crockery
- Allergen information for each dish
- If the price includes VAT
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. In Baker's Cross, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in Baker's Cross. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Baker's Cross
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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