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Live paella catering in Frogham, Kent
Planning paella catering in Frogham? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Big birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
- Summer garden parties
Paella catering in Frogham
About our paella catering in Frogham
Watching it cook is part of the experience. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the smell does the rest. We’re frequently asked to cater naming days and family parties and company summer parties, with seafood paella, black rice and vegetable paella.
Somewhere as small as Frogham, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
FAQs for Frogham
Do you come out to small places like Frogham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Frogham?
The closest is Snowdown station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you come to Frogham?
We do. Frogham is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Planning an evening event in Frogham? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Frogham
Also in Frogham
Occasions we cook for in Frogham
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Frogham:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Summer garden parties
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (2.4 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The venue requirements
A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Count adults and children separately
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Confirm allergies by email
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
Is live paella right for your event?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- We cover Frogham and the whole of Kent
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Paella catering around Frogham
Frogham is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Events in Frogham are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Frogham is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Frogham to Canterbury (about 8 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Nonington Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Frogham, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
For paella catering in CT15, we plan around your venue. We also cook at events in Barfrestone (1 mile south-east), Snowdown (1 mile north-west), Nonington (1 mile north), Woolage Village (1 mile west) and Elvington (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Buckland Hospital (6 miles south-east).
- 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