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Live paella catering in Coombe, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Coombe and the surrounding area.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
Paella catering in Coombe
Your questions about paella catering in Coombe
Is Coombe too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Coombe from London?
About 62 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What seafood can we have?
We’ll suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can paella be the only main course?
Paella is a meal in itself. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
About our paella catering in Coombe
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field. Whether it is community events and fairs and office lunches and staff parties, we can cook vegan paella, vegetable paella and paella Valenciana and more.
For a rural spot like Coombe, the countryside is part of the appeal: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- 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.
On the menu in Coombe
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella is not an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Send allergies to us in writing
After service, we pack down our cooking area.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
Who books paella catering in Coombe?
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Coombe, people book us for events such as:
- Company summer parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Milestone birthday parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Historic houses near Coombe include Goodnestone Park (3.5 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The wet-weather plan
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Step by step
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Evenings in Coombe stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Planning paella catering in Coombe? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Nearby places to Coombe
More for events in Coombe
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Live paella in Coombe: local details
Coombe is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. For paella catering in Coombe, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Coombe. Coombe is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Nicholas, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, Sandwich station is about 2.1 miles away. Coombe is within about 6 miles of the sea, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
We cook at events all over CT3 and CT13 and the streets around it. From Coombe Lane, Saunders Lane and Langdon Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Coombe for paella catering include Flemings (1 mile south-west), Ash (1 mile north-west), Weddington (1 mile north), Guilton (1 mile west) and Hammill Park (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include White Mill (1.6 miles east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Coombe include Sandwich Technology School (1.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Chequer Inn (0.9 miles north-west)
- 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