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Live paella catering in Fawkham Green, Kent
Planning paella catering in Fawkham Green? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Big birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
Book paella catering in Fawkham Green
Paella catering in Fawkham Green, made fresh on the day
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That is what we bring to events in Fawkham Green. We cook mixed paella, vegetable paella and black rice, and we are often booked for weddings and evening receptions and office lunches and staff parties.
For a rural spot like Fawkham Green, the countryside is part of the appeal: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Events we cater in Fawkham Green
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Fawkham Green, people book us for occasions like:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Anniversary celebrations
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Birthday celebrations
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Longfield station, about 2.3 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The venue requirements
- Staff numbers and hours
- Payment terms and deposit
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Around midsummer it stays light in Fawkham Green until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- 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.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
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.
Planning help
FAQs for Fawkham Green
Is Fawkham Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
We are having a ceremony at Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
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Why choose live paella in Fawkham Green?
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 Fawkham Green. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- We cover Fawkham Green and the whole of Kent
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Planning live paella in Fawkham Green
Fawkham Green is about 6 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Fawkham Green will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like New Ash Green Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Fawkham Green is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Wherever your event is in DA3, we can bring paella catering to you. Local streets include Fawkham Green Road, Brands Hatch Road and Valley Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Fawkham Green, we cover Speed Gate (1 mile north-west), West Yoke (1 mile east), Ash (1 mile south-east), West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west) and Maplescombe (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eynsford Castle (2.9 miles west) and Darent Valley Hospital (4.9 miles north).
- Local schools include Longfield Academy (2.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Give us separate numbers for children
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we serve when guests are ready.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It is generally the most photographed pan.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
What affects the price in Fawkham Green
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The paellas you choose
- How long we are needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
- 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