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Live paella catering in Dunton Green, Kent
Planning paella catering in Dunton Green? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Company summer parties
Planning an event in Dunton Green?
About the dishes
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
About our paella catering in Dunton Green
Paella is generous food: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It turns a meal into an occasion. We are frequently asked to cater weddings and evening receptions and garden get-togethers, serving black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
For a rural spot like Dunton Green, the countryside is part of the appeal: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Towns and villages near Dunton Green
What else we do in Dunton Green
Dunton Green questions
Which station should guests use for Dunton Green?
Dunton Green station, in Dunton Green itself.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Can paella be the only main course?
It can be. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course, and tapas or dessert can be added.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
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.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Occasions we cook for in Dunton Green
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Dunton Green, people book us for occasions like:
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
- Big birthdays
Parks such as Montreal Park typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The wet-weather plan
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Dunton Green? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Paella compared with other options
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, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Drinks service on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Events in Dunton Green and across Kent
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Live paella in Dunton Green: local details
Dunton Green is about 1 mile north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Dunton Green and the surrounding area. We cater in 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 18 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Knole House (2.5 miles south-east) and Quebec House (4.4 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St John's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Dunton Green is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cater events across the TN13 and TN14 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on Station Road, Campion Square and London Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Riverhead (1 mile south), Chipstead (1 mile south-west), Bessels Green (1 mile south-west), Sevenoaks (1 mile south-east) and Chevening (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east), Northfleet (12 miles north-east) and Swanley (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Otford Heritage Centre (1.5 miles north-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Schools near Dunton Green include Trinity School (within half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Miners Arms (less than half a mile south)
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Let us know about other food at the event
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we serve when guests are ready.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
What paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Evenings in Dunton Green stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Planning paella catering in Dunton Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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