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Paella Catering for Clapper Hill events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Clapper Hill.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Company summer parties
Paella catering near Clapper Hill
About our paella catering in Clapper Hill
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around Clapper Hill. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, paella Valenciana and seafood paella, and we are regularly asked to cater weddings and evening receptions and naming days and family parties.
In a hamlet or village like Clapper Hill, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Towns and villages near Clapper Hill
Also in Clapper Hill
FAQs for Clapper Hill
What’s the nearest station to Clapper Hill for guests?
The closest is Headcorn station, roughly 4.8 miles away.
Is Clapper Hill close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Is paella enough as a main?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main, and tapas or dessert can be added.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Perfect for your event in Clapper Hill
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Summer garden parties
- Company summer parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Nearby historic houses include Smallhythe Place (4.8 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
Before you book anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. In Clapper Hill, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Clapper Hill: venues, travel and local tips
Clapper Hill is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. For paella catering in Clapper Hill, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Clapper Hill is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Parks such as Wattle Wood normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. For guests coming by train, Headcorn station is about 4.8 miles away. Clapper Hill is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Anywhere in TN27, we can cook for your guests. If your venue is just outside Clapper Hill, we also cover Fosten Green (1 mile west), East End (1 mile south-west), Parkgate (1 mile south-east), London Beach (2 miles east) and Strood (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (10 miles east), Foley Park (14 miles north), Paddock Wood (12 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles south-east) and Bearsted (12 miles north).
A little further out are Mervyn Quinlan Museum (1.2 miles south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.8 miles north-west).
Paella compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
What paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
- Distance and access to the venue
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Clapper Hill, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
After service, we pack down our cooking area.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
- 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