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Live paella catering in Bredgar, Kent
Looking for paella catering in Bredgar? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Community events and fairs
Paella catering near Bredgar
Paella catering in Bredgar, made fresh on the day
Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We’ll recommend what fits your event. For festivals, fairs and school events and summer garden parties, we can cook vegan paella, black rice and vegetable paella.
For a rural spot like Bredgar, 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. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. Around midsummer it stays light in Bredgar 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, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- 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.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Your questions about paella catering in Bredgar
Do you come out to small places like Bredgar?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Bredgar from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Can you cook indoors?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Why choose live paella in Bredgar?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- We cover Bredgar and the whole of Kent
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- No hidden extras in your quote
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Planning live paella in Bredgar
Bredgar is about 3 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Bredgar, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Bredgar is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Bredgar to Canterbury (about 17 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Bredgar Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Bredgar is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
This part of Kent takes in ME9, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on The Street, Medlar Close and Primrose Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Silver Street (1 mile west), Oad Street (1 mile north-west), South Green (2 miles west), Danaway (2 miles north-west) and Chestnut Street (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-east), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (3 miles north-east) and Bayford Court (2.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Bredgar include Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include Westlands School (2.2 miles north)
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Bredgar
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
More for events in Bredgar
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Events we cater in Bredgar
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Bredgar, people book us for occasions like:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Sittingbourne station, about 2.6 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- If the price includes VAT
- The wet-weather plan
- A clear list of what’s included
How we price paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Bredgar? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
- 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