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Paella Catering for Biddenden Green events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Biddenden Green. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Paella catering near Biddenden Green
About our paella catering in Biddenden Green
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. Popular choices include seafood paella, black rice and mixed paella, and we’re frequently booked for anniversary celebrations and office lunches and staff parties.
For a rural spot like Biddenden Green, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. Around midsummer it stays light in Biddenden Green until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Biddenden Green hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Catering across Kent, including Biddenden Green
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
About the dishes
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it’s often the first pan to empty.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
How we price paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Biddenden Green: venues, travel and local tips
Biddenden Green is about 7 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Biddenden Green will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Biddenden Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Michael, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, Pluckley station is about 2.1 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Biddenden Green, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cook at events all over the TN27 postcode area. From Lewd Lane and Pluckley Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Smarden (1 mile south-west), Smarden Bell (1 mile west), Swift's Green (1 mile north-west), Monk's Hill (2 miles south-west) and Southernden (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Kent Firefighting Museum (3.8 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (5.9 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you will find The Chequers Inn (0.7 miles south-west)
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
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Biddenden Green questions
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station should guests use for Biddenden Green?
The closest is Pluckley station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
How much does paella catering cost in Biddenden Green?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Are premium seafood options available?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
- 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