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Live paella catering in Capel, Kent
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Capel and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Family celebrations and christenings
Planning an event in Capel?
For event organisers in Capel
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
How our paella catering works in Capel
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. Once it’s ready, we serve it hot from the pan. We cook vegetable paella, paella Valenciana and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater weddings, from canapés to evening food and retirement and leaving parties.
In a hamlet or village like Capel, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
Events we cater in Capel
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Birthday celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Company summer parties
- Community events and fairs
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Thomas à Becket, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Before you book anyone
- Staff numbers and hours
- Space, access and power needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if it rains
Your questions about paella catering in Capel
Could we have live paella in Foal Hurst Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How far is Capel from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater in Capel?
Yes, we do. Capel is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can we choose the seafood?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s typically the most photographed pan.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Confirm allergies by email
A short rest after cooking helps, and that’s when we invite guests up.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
Towns and villages near Capel
Also in Capel
Paella catering around Capel
Capel is about 3 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. For an event in Capel, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 29 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Paddock Wood station, about 2 miles east. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Capel Primary School, can book us as a food stall. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Capel, 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.
We cook at events all over TN12. We can cater an event on streets such as Redwood Park, Alders Road and Church Lane or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Five Oak Green (1 mile north-east), Colt's Hill (1 mile east), Crockhurst Street (1 mile west), Tudeley (1 mile north-west) and Tudeley Hale (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south-west), Tonbridge (3 miles north-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tonbridge Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Capel include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Schools near Capel include Mascalls School (2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Dovecote Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we’re needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Planning an evening event in Capel? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Is live paella right for your event?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in Capel. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Capel hosts choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
- 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