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Live paella catering in Cobham, Kent
Something 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 Cobham.
- Garden get-togethers
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Big birthdays
Paella catering for Cobham events
Paella catering for your event in Cobham
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields in and around Cobham. Popular choices include mixed paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are regularly asked to cater anniversary celebrations and birthday celebrations.
For a rural spot like Cobham, the countryside is part of the appeal: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Who books paella catering in Cobham?
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Cobham book us for events such as:
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Birthday celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Cobham College (within half a mile south-west) and Starkey Castle (3.1 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Questions to ask before booking
- Space, access and power needs
- Travel and parking costs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staff numbers and hours
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Tell us how many children are coming
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
FAQs for Cobham
How far is Cobham from London?
About 23 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We are having a ceremony at Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene: can you cater afterwards?
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 normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
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.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Is paella a full meal?
Yes. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
Do you cater in Cobham?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Cobham. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Cobham.
About the dishes
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Evenings in Cobham stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; 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.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Catering an event in Cobham
Cobham is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. For an event in Cobham, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Cobham. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Jeskyns? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Cobham Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Paella catering in DA12 is planned around your venue and your guests. Your event could be at a home on The Street, Lawrence Drive and Cobhambury Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Upper Bush (2 miles south-east), Lower Bush (2 miles south-east), Cuxton (2 miles south-east), North Halling (3 miles south-east) and Upper Halling (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north) and Tonbridge (14 miles south).
A little further out are Rochester Castle (4.3 miles east) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Cobham includes Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Local schools include Thamesview School (2.3 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Ship Inn (less than half a mile south)
Towns and villages near Cobham
Also in Cobham
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Cobham
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
Paella compared with other options
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, thanks to separate pans. It’s served quickly from the pan, so queues move. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
What affects the price in Cobham
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
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
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
Send us the date, your venue or DA12 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
- 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