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Paella Catering for Chainhurst events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Chainhurst. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Naming days and family parties
Paella catering for Chainhurst events
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Around midsummer it stays light in Chainhurst until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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About our paella catering in Chainhurst
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field. Typical bookings include christenings and family gatherings and anniversaries and engagement parties, serving vegan paella, paella Valenciana and chicken and chorizo paella.
Somewhere as small as Chainhurst, a garden or field is often the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it’s often the first pan to empty.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we are needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Catering an event in Chainhurst
Chainhurst is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Chainhurst to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Chainhurst to Canterbury (27 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Chainhurst, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Anywhere in TN12, we can bring paella catering to you. That could mean an event in a garden on Raynham Villas and Hunton Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hunton (1 mile north-west), Benover (2 miles north-west), Congelow (2 miles north-west), Coxheath (2 miles north) and Yalding (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Tonbridge (9 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find South East Romany Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Oakwood Hospital (4.6 miles north).
Where we can cook in Chainhurst
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
What else we do in Chainhurst
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Common questions in Chainhurst
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Chainhurst for guests?
Marden station, about 2 miles south of the centre.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
How much does paella catering cost in Chainhurst?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Which paellas do you recommend?
That depends on who’s coming. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Events we cater in Chainhurst
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
In Chainhurst and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversary celebrations
- Company summer parties
- Big birthdays
For guests coming by train, Marden station is about 2 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Is live paella right for your event?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read How we price 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