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Paella Catering for Chiddingstone Hoath events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Chiddingstone Hoath.
- Company summer parties
- Big birthdays
- Christenings and family gatherings
Paella catering in Chiddingstone Hoath
Paella catering for your event in Chiddingstone Hoath
A couple of different pans covers everyone: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Each is cooked separately. On the menu are mixed paella, black rice and vegan paella, and we’re often booked for anniversaries and engagement parties and retirement celebrations.
In a small place like Chiddingstone Hoath, events are normally 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, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Evenings in Chiddingstone Hoath stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Why choose live paella in Chiddingstone Hoath?
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, because each paella has its own pan. It is served quickly from the pan, so queues move. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Love Paella in Chiddingstone Hoath
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Drinks service on request
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Events we cater in Chiddingstone Hoath
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, thanks to separate pans for each version. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big birthdays
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Cowden station, about 1.4 miles west.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- Staff numbers and hours
- If the price includes VAT
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
Nearby places to Chiddingstone Hoath
Other catering in Chiddingstone Hoath
Live paella in Chiddingstone Hoath: local details
Chiddingstone Hoath is about 6 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Chiddingstone Hoath and nearby villages. Chiddingstone Hoath is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Chiddingstone Hoath to London (about 25 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Chiddingstone Castle (1.6 miles north) and Penshurst Place (2 miles north-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Chiddingstone Hoath is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cook at events all over the TN8 postcode area and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cater events in Walter's Green (1 mile south-east), Markbeech (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile north-west), Penshurst (2 miles east) and Teasley Mead (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles east) and Southborough (5 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Chiddingstone Castle (1.6 miles north) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (5.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Rock Public House (within half a mile north)
About the dishes
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
What affects the price in Chiddingstone Hoath
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Common questions in Chiddingstone Hoath
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Chiddingstone Hoath close to London?
About 25 miles from central London.
Do you cater in Chiddingstone Hoath?
Yes, we do. Chiddingstone Hoath is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
What happens with live paella?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
- 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