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Live paella catering in Ebbsfleet Valley, Kent
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Ebbsfleet Valley: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
- Weddings and evening receptions
Planning an event in Ebbsfleet Valley?
Paella catering in Ebbsfleet Valley, cooked live
Watching it cook is part of the experience. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the aroma does the rest. For office lunches and staff parties and festivals, fairs and school events, we can cook mixed paella, black rice and vegan paella for your guests.
There may be a hall or club near Ebbsfleet Valley if your garden is small; live paella can work at any of them, given permission and outdoor space. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Why choose live paella in Ebbsfleet Valley?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in Ebbsfleet Valley. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Ebbsfleet Valley: venues, travel and local tips
Ebbsfleet Valley is about 2 miles west of Northfleet, in Kent. For paella catering in Ebbsfleet Valley, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Ebbsfleet Valley is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Ebbsfleet Valley to London (about 18 miles away).
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, Ebbsfleet International station is about 0.9 miles away.
We cover events in every part of the DA10 postcode area. From Cherry Orchard, Tomalin Drive and Mackerness Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Ebbsfleet Valley for paella catering include Betsham (1 mile south), Springhead (1 mile east), Painters Ash (2 miles south-east), Southfleet (2 miles south-east) and Hook Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (3 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles east), Swanley (6 miles south-west) and Kings Hill (12 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Stone Castle (1.2 miles north-west) and Stone Museum of Geology (2.7 miles west). Open spaces near Ebbsfleet Valley include Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Ebbsfleet Valley include The Ebbsfleet Academy (0.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Blue Anchor pub (0.5 miles north-east)
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Count adults and children separately
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Tell us what else is being served
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
FAQs for Ebbsfleet Valley
Could we have live paella in Castle Hill Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Is Ebbsfleet Valley close to London?
About 18 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
What happens with live paella?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook in front of your guests, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Do you cater in Ebbsfleet Valley?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Ebbsfleet Valley and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Can paella be the only main course?
It’s a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Around midsummer it stays light in Ebbsfleet Valley until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Planning paella catering in Ebbsfleet Valley? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Who books paella catering in Ebbsfleet Valley?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Whatever you are celebrating in Ebbsfleet Valley, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Naming days and family parties
- Summer garden parties
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Castle Hill Park? Public parks typically need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
Questions to ask before you book
- The wet-weather plan
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Travel and parking costs
- What the price includes, item by item
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Nearby places to Ebbsfleet Valley
Also in Ebbsfleet Valley
- 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