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Paella Catering for Chevening events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Chevening: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Big birthdays
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella catering in Chevening
Paella catering in Chevening, cooked live
A couple of different pans covers everyone: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Every pan is cooked on its own. On the menu are seafood paella, paella Valenciana and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for garden get-togethers and company summer parties.
In a hamlet or village like Chevening, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Paella catering around Chevening
Chevening is about 3 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For paella catering in Chevening, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Chevening is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 17 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Combe Bank School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Historic houses near Chevening include Quebec House (3.3 miles south-west) and Knole House (3.9 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Chevening, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
For paella catering in TN14, we plan around your venue. Other places close to Chevening for paella catering include Chipstead (1 mile south-east), Sundridge (2 miles south), Dunton Green (2 miles east), Bessels Green (2 miles south-east) and Riverhead (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (9 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (4.2 miles east). Open spaces near Chevening include Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Schools near Chevening include Trinity School (1.7 miles south-east)
Towns and villages near Chevening
Other catering in Chevening
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Live paella or other catering?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
What affects the price in Chevening
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we are needed on site
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose paella catering in Chevening?
Live paella is made for outdoor events: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Community events and fairs
- Birthday celebrations
For guests coming by train, Dunton Green station is about 1.7 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- How bad weather is handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How long the team stays
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
Where we can cook in Chevening
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
Questions from Chevening
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’ll follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Chevening?
The closest is Dunton Green station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Can you feed a lot of people?
It’s ideal. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
What does paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
What seafood can we have?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you come to Chevening?
We do. Chevening is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
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.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Planning an evening event in Chevening? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- 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
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Chevening? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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