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Live paella catering in Brook, Kent
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Brook and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Summer garden parties
- Naming days and family parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Paella catering near Brook
How our paella catering works in Brook
Paella is generous food: giant pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It turns a meal into an occasion. On the menu are paella Valenciana, mixed paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for garden parties and summer barbecues and weddings and evening receptions.
Somewhere like Brook, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
Catering an event in Brook
Brook is about 4 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Brook will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Brook is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Brook to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Brook Community Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mary, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Brook. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Wherever your event is in TN25, we can cook for your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as The Street, Troy Town Lane and Stonebridge. Close by, we cover events in Folly Town (1 mile east), Wye (2 miles north-west), Hinxhill (2 miles south-west), Hastingleigh (2 miles east) and Hassell Street (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (4 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles east), Folkestone (11 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Faversham (11 miles north).
Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and County Square (3.9 miles west). Open spaces near Brook include Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include Wye School (1.7 miles north-west)
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Why choose paella catering in Brook?
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Wye station, about 2 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- How bad weather is handled
- Travel and parking costs
- When final numbers are due
Why choose live paella in Brook?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Brook hosts choose us
- Drinks service on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Events in Brook and across Kent
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Planning an evening event in Brook? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Brook? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Brook questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
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.
Is Brook close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You just need a suitable spot and access.
What happens with live paella?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook in front of your guests, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s the pan people photograph.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is typically served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
What else we do in Brook
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Confirm allergies by email
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we generally call guests over.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
- 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