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Paella Catering for Claygate Cross events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Claygate Cross and the surrounding area.
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Summer garden parties
Paella catering near Claygate Cross
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Paella catering for your event in Claygate Cross
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. For family celebrations and christenings and staff parties and work lunches, we will put together a menu of paella Valenciana, vegan paella and black rice.
In a rural place like Claygate Cross, the setting does a lot of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Your questions about paella catering in Claygate Cross
Can you cook in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Claygate Cross?
Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
What happens with live paella?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
How much does paella catering cost in Claygate Cross?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Claygate Cross? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
A short rest after cooking helps, and that is when we invite guests up.
We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.
Paella catering around Claygate Cross
Claygate Cross is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Across the TN15 area, we can bring the pans to you. Claygate Cross is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Claygate Cross to London (23 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (0.9 miles south-east) and Ightham Mote (2.2 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Claygate Cross, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cover events in every part of the TN15 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Claygate Cross, Basted Lane and Winfield Lane or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Crouch (1 mile east), Basted (1 mile north-west), Borough Green (1 mile north), Plaxtol (1 mile south) and Platt (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (1.7 miles north-west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (1.1 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Wrotham School (1.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Chequers Inn (within half a mile east)
Is live paella right for your event?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests 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 book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- We cover Claygate Cross and the whole of Kent
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Around midsummer it stays light in Claygate Cross until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- 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
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
More for events in Claygate Cross
Who books paella catering in Claygate Cross?
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Whatever you are celebrating in Claygate Cross, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Engagement and anniversary parties
For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Church of the Good Shepherd, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Comparing caterers
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When final numbers are due
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Claygate Cross
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- 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