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Live paella catering in Burlings, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Burlings.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Birthday celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
Paella catering near Burlings
About our paella catering in Burlings
Paella is generous food: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It turns a meal into an occasion. On the menu are paella Valenciana, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and we are frequently booked for weddings and evening receptions and fairs, fêtes and festivals.
For a rural spot like Burlings, 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. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
Live paella or other catering?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- We cover Burlings and the whole of Kent
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Where we can cook in Burlings
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
Towns and villages near Burlings
What else we do in Burlings
How we price paella catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Timings and hours
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Burlings? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Catering an event in Burlings
Burlings is about 5 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN14 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our events stretch from Burlings to London (15 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Knockholt station is about 3 miles away. Historic houses near Burlings include Down House (2.2 miles north-west) and Quebec House (3 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. Burlings is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cook at events all over TN14. For events just outside Burlings, we cover Horns Green (1 mile south-west), Cudham (1 mile north-west), Berry's Green (1 mile west), Single Street (1 mile north-west) and Luxted (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Orpington Hospital (3.6 miles north). Not far away are Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Blacksmith's Arms (1 mile north-west)
A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It’s often the most popular pan at an event.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Planning an evening event in Burlings? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Occasions we cook for in Burlings
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Burlings and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Birthday celebrations
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Charles Darwin School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access and power needs
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Count adults and children separately
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Mention any other courses or food
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
Your questions about paella catering in Burlings
Is Burlings too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What seafood can we have?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
What does paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
- 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