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Paella Catering in Basted
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Basted.
- Birthday celebrations
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Christenings and family gatherings
Paella catering in Basted
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Paella catering in Basted, cooked live
There is something generous about paella: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It turns a meal into an occasion. Typical bookings include retirement celebrations and milestone birthday parties, with mixed paella, paella Valenciana and vegan paella.
In a hamlet or village like Basted, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Basted, and we will put together a menu and price.
Why choose live paella in Basted?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Basted
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- We cover Basted and the whole of Kent
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Real theatre, not just catering
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It’s the pan people photograph.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Basted: your questions answered
Is Basted too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Basted for guests?
Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you come to Basted?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Basted is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, use our quote form.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can we choose the seafood?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Who books paella catering in Basted?
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Basted, people book us for occasions like:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Birthday celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Borough Green Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What happens if it rains
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Catering an event in Basted
Basted is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Basted or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
Parks such as Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 0.9 miles north. Basted is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Paella catering in TN15 is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Basted Mill and Plough Hill, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Basted for paella catering include Claygate Cross (1 mile south-east), Crouch (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile north), Platt (1 mile north-east) and Plaxtol (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (1.3 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.8 miles west).
- Schools near Basted include Wrotham School (1.4 miles north) and Wrotham School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Plough Public House (within half a mile south)
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Planning an evening event in Basted? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
- 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