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Paella Catering in Brabourne
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Brabourne.
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Community events and fairs
Paella catering near Brabourne
Why choose live paella in Brabourne?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A clear, itemised quote
- Drinks service on request
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Paella catering in Brabourne, made fresh on the day
Paella is generous food: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It makes the food an event in itself. On the menu are vegetable paella, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for company summer parties and christenings and family gatherings.
In a hamlet or village like Brabourne, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Who books paella catering in Brabourne?
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Retirement celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Anniversary celebrations
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Brabourne Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and parking costs
- How long the team stays
- The deadline for final numbers
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside.
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Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Around midsummer it stays light in Brabourne until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, 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.
- First, tell us 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.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or TN25 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
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About the dishes
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Brabourne
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
Live paella in Brabourne: local details
Brabourne is about 6 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. For an event in Brabourne, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Brabourne. Brabourne is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Brabourne to Canterbury (11 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 3.4 miles south-east. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Mary, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Brabourne, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Anywhere in TN25, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include The Street and Canterbury Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Brabourne, we cover Bircholt Forstal (1 mile west), Brabourne Lees (1 mile south-west), Lilyvale (1 mile south-west), Smeeth (2 miles south-west) and Ridgeway (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Lympne Castle (4.6 miles south). Open spaces near Brabourne include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
- Pubs nearby include The Five Bells pub (within half a mile north-east)
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Brabourne questions
Is Brabourne close to London?
About 53 miles from central London.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
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.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
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.
- 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