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Paella Catering for Curteis' Corner events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Curteis' Corner. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Office lunches and staff parties
Paella catering for Curteis' Corner events
What happens on the day
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Around midsummer it stays light in Curteis' Corner until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Paella catering in Curteis' Corner, cooked live
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We will suggest what suits your event. Whether it is garden parties and summer barbecues and leaving dos and retirements, we can cook paella Valenciana, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a hamlet or village like Curteis' Corner, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Who books paella catering in Curteis' Corner?
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Curteis' Corner, people book us for events such as:
- Retirement celebrations
- Community events and fairs
- Company summer parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like John Mayne Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- If the price includes VAT
- How bad weather is handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
What’s in the pans
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Your questions about paella catering in Curteis' Corner
Which station should guests use for Curteis' Corner?
The closest is Headcorn station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
How much does paella catering cost in Curteis' Corner?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Most events choose two or three: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Our menu lists the options.
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Is live paella right for your event?
Next to 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. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
How we price paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning live paella in Curteis' Corner
Curteis' Corner is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Curteis' Corner will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Curteis' Corner is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Curteis' Corner to Canterbury (22 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Parish Church of All Saints, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Headcorn station, about 2.9 miles north. Curteis' Corner is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area. Streets in the area include Headcorn Road, Smarden Road and Cot Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Curteis' Corner for paella catering include Standen (1 mile north-east), Biddenden (1 mile south-west), Lashenden (1 mile north), Stede Quarter (1 mile south-east) and Hareplain (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west), Foley Park (12 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (12 miles west) and Tenterden (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (3 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (3 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Inn (0.7 miles south)
- 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