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Paella Catering in Coursehorn
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Coursehorn. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Birthday celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
Live paella catering in Coursehorn
How our paella catering works in Coursehorn
There’s something generous about paella: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It makes the food an event in itself. Whether it is anniversaries and engagement parties and retirement and leaving parties, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, vegetable paella and paella Valenciana and more.
For a rural spot like Coursehorn, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
How the day works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Planning an evening event in Coursehorn? 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.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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How we price paella catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Coursehorn questions
How far is Coursehorn from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Dunstan: can you cater afterwards?
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. Send us the reception address.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you bring everything you need?
All cooking kit comes with us. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Do you come to Coursehorn?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Coursehorn and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
What happens with live paella?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Live paella in Coursehorn: local details
Coursehorn is about 12 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Coursehorn and the surrounding area. Coursehorn is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Coursehorn to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Dunstan, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Cranbrook School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The High Weald National Landscape is within about a mile of Coursehorn, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
For paella catering in TN17, we plan around your venue. For events just outside Coursehorn, we cover Baker's Cross (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile west), Swattenden (1 mile south-west), Hartley (2 miles south-west) and Benenden (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Cranbrook Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include White Horse pub (0.8 miles west)
Why choose live paella in Coursehorn?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- We cover Coursehorn and the whole of Kent
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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.
A closer look at the menu
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Tell us how many children are coming
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we usually call guests over.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- 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