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Live paella catering in Conyer, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Conyer. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Naming days and family parties
Planning an event in Conyer?
Is live paella right for your event?
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Conyer hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Catering across Kent, including Conyer
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
How our paella catering works in Conyer
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, very little goes to waste, and the food arrives hot. That is why it works for so many events. Typical bookings include office lunches and staff parties and retirement and leaving parties, serving seafood paella, black rice and vegan paella.
In a rural place like Conyer, the setting does plenty of the work: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Let us know about other food at the event
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we typically call guests over.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
What else we do in Conyer
Who books paella catering in Conyer?
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mary, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- How each diet is kept separate
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Planning live paella in Conyer
Conyer is about 4 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Conyer will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Teynham station, about 1.1 miles south.
For paella catering in ME9, we plan around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on North Quay and Conyer Road. Close by, we cover events in Teynham Street (1 mile south-east), Deerton Street (1 mile south-east), Teynham (1 mile south), Norton Ash (2 miles south) and Lewson Street (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles west), Whitstable (9 miles east) and Faversham (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum (3.1 miles west) and Castle Rough (2.8 miles west).
About the dishes
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It’s the pan people photograph.
Questions from Conyer
Is Conyer too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All cooking kit comes with us. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Yes, that is what it is made for. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
How we price paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we are needed on site
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Planning an evening event in Conyer? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Related guides
- 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