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Live paella catering in Farleigh Green, Kent
Planning paella catering in Farleigh Green? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
Planning an event in Farleigh Green?
About our paella catering in Farleigh Green
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. For weddings, from canapés to evening food and garden parties and summer barbecues, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella and more.
For a rural spot like Farleigh Green, 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’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Live paella frequently 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
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Nearby places to Farleigh Green
Other catering in Farleigh Green
Farleigh Green questions
How far is Farleigh Green from London?
About 30 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Farleigh Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Tell us what else is being served
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. In Farleigh Green, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The paellas you choose
- How long we’re needed on site
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
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.
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella is not an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Planning live paella in Farleigh Green
Farleigh Green is about 3 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. For paella catering in Farleigh Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Farleigh Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Quarry Wood? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like All Saints Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Farleigh Green, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cater events across ME15 and the streets around it. Other places close to Farleigh Green for paella catering include Hoppers Corner (1 mile north), West Farleigh (1 mile west), Kettle Corner (1 mile north-east), Barming Heath (1 mile north) and East Farleigh (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (3 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Fremlin Walk (3 miles north-east) and Allington Castle (3.7 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Oakwood Park Grammar School (2.1 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Tickled Trout pub (0.5 miles 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