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Live paella catering in Benover, Kent
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Benover.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Naming days and family parties
Book paella catering in Benover
Paella catering in Benover, made fresh on the day
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, there is very little waste, and the food arrives hot. That’s why it works for so many events. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella, and we’re often booked for wedding breakfasts and evening food and anniversary celebrations.
In a rural place like Benover, the setting does plenty of the work: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Is live paella right for your event?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- We cover Benover and the whole of Kent
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning live paella in Benover
Benover is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Benover to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Benover to Canterbury (28 miles away).
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Peter's and St Paul's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Hunton Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Paella catering in ME18 is planned around your venue and timings. If your venue is just outside Benover, we also cover Congelow (1 mile north-west), Yalding (1 mile north), Laddingford (1 mile south-west), Hunton (1 mile east) and Nettlestead Green (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (7 miles west) and Kings Hill (4 miles north).
A little further out are Oakwood Hospital (4.4 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (0.9 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Woolpack Inn (0.5 miles south-east)
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Planning an evening event in Benover? Sunset is around 8:50pm 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.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Why choose paella catering in Benover?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Community events and fairs
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Naming days and family parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Yalding station, about 1.3 miles north-west.
Before booking anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- How bad weather is handled
Nearby places to Benover
More for events in Benover
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Questions from Benover
How far is Benover from London?
About 30 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Benover?
The closest is Yalding station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Mention any other courses or food
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
- 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