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Live paella catering in Broadstone, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Broadstone. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Summer garden parties
Paella catering in Broadstone
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. In Broadstone, 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 is dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- 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 paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Paella catering in Broadstone, cooked live
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Typical bookings include retirement and leaving parties and engagement and anniversary parties, serving vegetable paella, black rice and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a hamlet or village like Broadstone, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
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Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Your questions about paella catering in Broadstone
Which station should guests use for Broadstone?
The closest is Lenham station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Is Broadstone close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is paella enough as a main?
Yes. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
Who books paella catering in Broadstone?
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Broadstone book us for events such as:
- Summer garden parties
- Naming days and family parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Staff parties and work lunches
Historic houses near Broadstone include Leeds Castle (3.7 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The venue requirements
- The wet-weather plan
What affects the price in Broadstone
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How long we are needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning live paella in Broadstone
Broadstone is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. For an event in Broadstone, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Lenham station is about 2.9 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Broadstone, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
This part of Kent takes in ME17. From Boughton Park, Headcorn Road and Eastwood Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Eastwood (1 mile north-west), Grafty Green (1 mile north-east), Liverton Street (1 mile north-east), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile north-east) and Ulcombe (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Coldbridge Castle (1.2 miles east) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.6 miles north-west).
- Local pubs include The Kings Head Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Confirm allergies by email
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
Live paella or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and typically costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why Broadstone hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- 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