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Live paella catering in Bekesbourne, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Bekesbourne.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Milestone birthday parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Paella catering for Bekesbourne events
Live paella in Bekesbourne: local details
Bekesbourne is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. For an event in Bekesbourne, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Bekesbourne. Bekesbourne is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 0.8 miles north-west. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like St. Anselm's Catholic School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Bekesbourne. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cover events in every part of CT4 and the streets around it. From Aerodrome Road, Lysander Close and Adisham Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Bekesbourne for paella catering include Patrixbourne (1 mile west), Bekesbourne Hill (1 mile north-west), Bridge (1 mile south-west), Littlebourne (2 miles north) and Adisham (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (15 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.5 miles north-west) and St Martins Hospital (2.5 miles north-west).
How our paella catering works in Bekesbourne
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there is very little waste, and the food arrives hot. That is why it works for so many events. We cook seafood paella, vegan paella and mixed paella, and we are regularly asked to cater retirement celebrations and birthday celebrations.
Somewhere as small as Bekesbourne, a garden or field is often the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
What paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Bekesbourne
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
Paella compared with other options
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Bekesbourne hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- We cover Bekesbourne and the whole of Kent
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Evenings in Bekesbourne stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; 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 sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Planning paella catering in Bekesbourne? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What’s in the pans
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is normally served with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Who books paella catering in Bekesbourne?
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, thanks to separate pans for each version. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Garden get-togethers
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Big birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (3.3 miles east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
Questions to ask before you book
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each dish
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Mention any other courses or food
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
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Bekesbourne: your questions answered
Is Bekesbourne close to London?
About 56 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Bekesbourne?
The closest is Bekesbourne station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Yes, that is what it is made for. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Which paellas do you recommend?
That depends on who’s coming. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
- 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