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Paella Catering in Boughton Corner
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Boughton Corner and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
Planning an event in Boughton Corner?
Paella catering in Boughton Corner, cooked live
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Whether it is retirement celebrations and garden parties and summer barbecues, we’ll put together a menu of black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
Somewhere like Boughton Corner, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Boughton Corner questions
Is Boughton Corner close to London?
About 49 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Boughton Corner too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
How much does paella catering cost in Boughton Corner?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Most events choose two or three: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. Our menu lists the options.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
How we price paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
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.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
Planning paella catering in Boughton Corner? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Live paella in Boughton Corner: local details
Boughton Corner is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. For paella catering in Boughton Corner, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 922 places in Kent. We cook right across the region, from Boughton Corner to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For a christening or wedding at a church such as All Saints’ Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Boughton Corner, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cover events in every part of the TN25 postcode area. We also cook at events in Boughton Aluph (1 mile west), Kempe's Corner (1 mile south), Wye (1 mile south-east), Brook (3 miles south-east) and Hassell Street (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north).
Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles south) and County Square (3.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include Wye School (1.2 miles south-east) and Wye School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Tickled Trout pub (0.9 miles south-east)
About the dishes
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is typically served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Is live paella right for your event?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we time it carefully. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. In Boughton Corner, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- It starts with your date, venue, 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.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- 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