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Live paella catering in Breach, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Breach. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Naming days and family parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Paella catering in Breach
Paella catering in Breach, made fresh on the day
The cooking is half the fun. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the aroma does the rest. For birthday celebrations and engagement and anniversary parties, we will put together a menu of vegan paella, paella Valenciana and vegetable paella and more.
For a rural spot like Breach, the countryside is part of the appeal: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is usually served with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Have seats for most of your guests
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
What else we do in Breach
Planning live paella in Breach
Breach is about 5 miles north of Hawkinge, in Kent. Anywhere in CT4, we can cook for your guests. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Breach to Canterbury (7 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Acrise Place (3.4 miles south). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. For guests coming by train, Snowdown station is about 3.6 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Breach. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cook at events all over CT4. Other places close to Breach for paella catering include Lodge Lees (1 mile east), Denton (1 mile east), Wootton (2 miles south-east), Shelvin (2 miles east) and Selsted (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles north-west) and Deal (11 miles east).
The countryside around Breach includes Cheriton Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Palm Tree Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Breach? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Around midsummer it stays light in Breach until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Breach, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Breach? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Occasions we cook for in Breach
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Breach and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Big birthdays
- Office lunches and staff parties
Parks such as Jumping Downs generally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What the price includes, item by item
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether travel is included
Your questions about paella catering in Breach
Could we have live paella in Jumping Downs?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How far is Breach from London?
About 58 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What does paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cater in Breach?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Breach is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, use our quote form.
What is live paella catering?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
- 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