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Paella Catering in Barham
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Barham. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
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- Naming days and family parties
Paella catering in Barham
Paella catering in Barham, made fresh on the day
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, there’s very little waste, and the food is served hot. That’s why it works for so many events. For retirement and leaving parties and office lunches and staff parties, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
In a rural place like Barham, the setting does a lot of the work: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
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Planning live paella in Barham
Barham is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Barham and nearby villages. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our events stretch from Barham to Canterbury (6 miles away).
Historic houses near Barham include Goodnestone Park (3.9 miles north-east) and Acrise Place (4.9 miles south). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Snowdown station, about 2.4 miles east. Barham is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Paella catering in CT4 is planned around your venue and your guests. Local streets include The Street, Valley Road and Church Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Derringstone (1 mile south), Gravel Castle (1 mile south-east), Heart's Delight (1 mile south-west), Out Elmstead (1 mile north) and Kingston (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.1 miles north-west).
- Local pubs include Black Robin Public House (0.8 miles north)
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Mention any other courses or food
- Have seats for most of your guests
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Your questions about paella catering in Barham
What’s the nearest station to Barham for guests?
The closest is Snowdown station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
How far is Barham from London?
About 58 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Does paella work for big events?
It’s ideal. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
How does live paella catering work?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
Do you come to Barham?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Barham and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre. Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- We cover Barham and the whole of Kent
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
For event organisers in Barham
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Barham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Travel, parking and access
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Planning an evening event in Barham? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is normally served with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It’s often the most popular pan at an event.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
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