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Paella Catering for Burmarsh events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Burmarsh. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella catering for Burmarsh events
About our paella catering in Burmarsh
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. When it is ready, it is served straight from the pan. Popular choices include black rice, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater community events and fairs and retirement and leaving parties.
In a small place like Burmarsh, events are typically in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Burmarsh: venues, travel and local tips
Burmarsh is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Events in Burmarsh are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Burmarsh is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Burmarsh to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of All Saints, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Historic houses near Burmarsh include Westenhanger Castle (3.5 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. The coast is within about 4 miles of Burmarsh, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
We cater events across TN29. Local streets include Church Road, Painesfield Close and Thorndike Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in Postling Green (3 miles north-west), St Mary's Bay (3 miles south), Newchurch (3 miles west), St Mary in the Marsh (3 miles south-west) and Aldington (4 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles north-west), Dover (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (8 miles east), Hythe (4 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (14 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Hythe Museum (4 miles east) and Lympne Castle (2 miles north-east).
- Nearby, you will find The Shepherd And Crook Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. 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.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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Where we can cook in Burmarsh
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
Paella compared with other options
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A quote that spells everything out
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
What paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Around midsummer it stays light in Burmarsh until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Mention any other courses or food
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
What’s in the pans
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is generally served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Common questions in Burmarsh
Is Burmarsh close to London?
About 57 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you bring everything you need?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you come to Burmarsh?
We do. Burmarsh is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
- 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