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Paella Catering for Boughton Green events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Boughton Green.
- Big birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Paella catering for Boughton Green events
How our paella catering works in Boughton Green
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That’s exactly what we bring to your event in Boughton Green. Whether it is festivals, fairs and school events and garden get-togethers, we can cook vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella and more.
Somewhere like Boughton Green, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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.
Events we cater in Boughton Green
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Company summer parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Birthday celebrations
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Coxheath Congregational Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. Planning an evening event in Boughton Green? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Give us separate numbers for children
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
Live paella in Boughton Green: local details
Boughton Green is about 2 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. For an event in Boughton Green, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Boughton Green. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (2.5 miles north-east) and Leeds Castle (4.5 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. For guests coming by train, East Farleigh station is about 2.4 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Boughton Green, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Anywhere in ME17 and ME15, we can cook for your guests. From Heath Road, Green Lane and Jolly Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile east), Loose (1 mile north-west), Park Wood (1 mile north-east), Linton (1 mile south-west) and Wierton (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (1.9 miles north) and Oakwood Hospital (3.1 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include Cornwallis Academy (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Curious Eatery pub (within half a mile east)
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we are needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
- How many courses
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is typically served with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Questions from Boughton Green
Can you cater a reception after a service at Coxheath Congregational Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Boughton Green too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Boughton Green.
Can we choose the seafood?
We’ll talk through seafood options when we plan your menu.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
- 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