Kent · England
Live paella catering in Broomfield, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Broomfield. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Company summer parties
- Summer garden parties
- Community events and fairs
Book paella catering in Broomfield
How we price paella catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
How our paella catering works in Broomfield
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields in and around Broomfield. We cook vegetable paella, paella Valenciana and black rice, and we are frequently booked for staff parties and work lunches and garden parties and summer barbecues.
Somewhere like Broomfield, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. Evenings in Broomfield stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
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For event organisers in Broomfield
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Common questions in Broomfield
Is Broomfield too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Broomfield close to London?
About 55 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can paella be the only main course?
It can be. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course, and tapas or dessert can be added.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
Planning live paella in Broomfield
Broomfield is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Across the CT6 area, we can cook for your guests. Broomfield is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Broomfield to Canterbury (6 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Herne Church of England Infant School, can book us as a food stall. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Bartholomew, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. The coast is within about 2 miles of Broomfield, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
This part of Kent takes in CT6, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Barley Close, The Meadows and Ladyfields, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Hunters Forstal (1 mile west), Herne (1 mile south-west), Hillborough (1 mile north-east), Millbank (1 mile south-east) and Hawthorn (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4.4 miles west). The countryside around Broomfield includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay High School (1.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (under half a mile east)
Live paella or other catering?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Broomfield hosts choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Fast service from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Events we cater in Broomfield
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, thanks to separate pans for each version. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
In Broomfield and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Big birthdays
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Retirement celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, Herne Bay station is about 1.5 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- Staff numbers and hours
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Put allergy details in writing
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
- 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