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Live paella catering in Bitchet Green, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Bitchet Green. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Live paella catering in Bitchet Green
Planning live paella in Bitchet Green
Bitchet Green is about 3 miles south-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. From the centre of Bitchet Green to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Bitchet Green to London (about 22 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Kemsing station, about 2.2 miles north. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Bitchet Green is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
For paella catering in TN15, we plan around your venue and timings. For events just outside Bitchet Green, we cover Stone Street (1 mile north-east), Godden Green (1 mile north-west), Ivy Hatch (1 mile east), Budds (1 mile south) and Underriver (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Sevenoaks Museum (2.3 miles west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Bitchet Green include Dryhill Nature Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby schools include Sevenoaks Preparatory School (0.9 miles west)
How our paella catering works in Bitchet Green
A couple of different pans covers everyone: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Each is cooked separately, so diets are easy to manage. On the menu are paella Valenciana, black rice and vegetable paella, and we are often booked for company summer parties and weddings, from canapés to evening food.
For a rural spot like Bitchet Green, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Where we can cook in Bitchet Green
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
Common questions in Bitchet Green
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Bitchet Green close to London?
About 22 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Mention any other courses or food
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we serve when guests are ready.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
A closer look at the menu
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, and a popular all-rounder.
What affects the price in Bitchet Green
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Send us the date, your venue or TN15 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Evenings in Bitchet Green stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Bitchet Green? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we cook for in Bitchet Green
Live paella is food and a show in one. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Big birthdays
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
Before booking anyone
- The wet-weather plan
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Why choose live paella in Bitchet Green?
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. 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 choose Love Paella in Bitchet Green
- Events in Bitchet Green and across Kent
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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