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Paella Catering in Flishinghurst
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Flishinghurst and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella catering in Flishinghurst
About our paella catering in Flishinghurst
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. We cook paella Valenciana, black rice and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for community events and fairs and milestone birthday parties.
Somewhere as small as Flishinghurst, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Around midsummer it stays light in Flishinghurst 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 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Flishinghurst
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
Live paella or other catering?
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. It’s served quickly from the pan, so queues move. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
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A closer look at the menu
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is normally served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
What affects the price in Flishinghurst
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Events we cater in Flishinghurst
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
In Flishinghurst and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Crane Valley? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Planning live paella in Flishinghurst
Flishinghurst is about 11 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Flishinghurst or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Flishinghurst to Canterbury (27 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Marden station is about 4.6 miles away. Historic houses near Flishinghurst include Scotney Castle (4.5 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Flishinghurst, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Here we cover the TN17 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Colliers Green (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (1 mile east), Wilsley Pound (2 miles east), Horden (2 miles north) and Sissinghurst (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (7 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles east).
- Local schools include High Weald Academy (1.1 miles south-east)
Your questions about paella catering in Flishinghurst
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cook in Crane Valley?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Very much so. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can paella be the only main course?
Yes. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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