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Paella Catering in Brattle
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 Brattle.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Retirement celebrations
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Planning an event in Brattle?
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
How our paella catering works in Brattle
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. Typical bookings include weddings, from canapés to evening food and fairs, fêtes and festivals, with paella Valenciana, vegan paella and seafood paella.
For a rural spot like Brattle, 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 plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s the pan people photograph.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. In Brattle, 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’s dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Brattle
We are having a ceremony at Parish Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Brattle?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How much does paella catering cost in Brattle?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
What happens with live paella?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Events in Brattle and across Kent
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
More for events in Brattle
Paella catering around Brattle
Brattle is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Brattle to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Brattle is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Smallhythe Place (4.1 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.1 miles south-east.
We cater events across the TN26 postcode area and the streets around it. From Front Road, Lower Road and Appledore Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Woodchurch (1 mile north), Brook Street (1 mile west), Shirkoak (1 mile north), Appledore Heath (2 miles south) and Reading Street (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (6 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles west), Park Wood (15 miles north-west), Kennington (8 miles north-east) and New Romney (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (1 mile north-west). Open spaces near Brattle include Orlestone Forest.
- Local pubs include Stonebridge Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
- 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