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Paella Catering in Chambers' Green
Planning paella catering in Chambers' Green? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Paella catering for Chambers' Green events
Paella catering in Chambers' Green, cooked live
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That is exactly what we bring to your event in Chambers' Green. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and vegetable paella, and we’re often booked for christenings and family gatherings and company summer parties.
In a hamlet or village like Chambers' Green, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Live paella in Chambers' Green: local details
Chambers' Green is about 5 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. For an event in Chambers' Green, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Chambers' Green. Chambers' Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Chambers' Green to Canterbury (17 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Pluckley Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, Pluckley station is in Chambers' Green itself.
For paella catering in TN27, we plan around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Station Road and Otium Lake. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Fir Toll (1 mile north), Pluckley Thorne (1 mile north), Pluckley (1 mile north), Maltman's Hill (1 mile west) and Wissenden (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Davington (13 miles north-east) and Foley Park (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Romden Castle (1.8 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Dering Arms Inn (within half a mile south)
Your questions about paella catering in Chambers' Green
What’s the nearest station to Chambers' Green for guests?
Pluckley station, in Chambers' Green itself.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes, that’s what it’s made for. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Evenings in Chambers' Green stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Perfect for your event in Chambers' Green
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Birthday celebrations
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Family celebrations and christenings
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Before booking anyone
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
- The venue requirements
Why choose live paella in Chambers' Green?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why Chambers' Green hosts choose us
- Events in Chambers' Green and across Kent
- Fast service from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Where we can cook in Chambers' Green
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Chambers' Green
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
Places near Chambers' Green
Other catering in Chambers' Green
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Send allergies to us in writing
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we normally call guests over.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
- 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