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Paella Catering in Further Quarter
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Further Quarter.
- Birthday celebrations
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Book paella catering in Further Quarter
Paella catering for your event in Further Quarter
Watching it cook is part of the experience. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the smell does the rest. Popular choices include mixed paella, vegan paella and seafood paella, and we are frequently booked for fairs, fêtes and festivals and staff parties and work lunches.
For a rural spot like Further Quarter, 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 will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Further Quarter questions
What’s the nearest station to Further Quarter for guests?
The closest is Pluckley station, roughly 3 miles away.
Is Further Quarter too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is generally served with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, because each paella has its own pan. It is served quickly from the pan, so queues move. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Further Quarter hosts choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Fast service from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
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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.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Further Quarter: venues, travel and local tips
Further Quarter is about 7 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Further Quarter. Further Quarter is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Further Quarter to Canterbury (about 20 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Further Quarter, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Here we cover the TN26 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. For events just outside Further Quarter, we cover High Halden (1 mile south), Wissenden (2 miles north-east), Bethersden (2 miles east), Maltman's Hill (2 miles north) and Chambers' Green (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north-west), Preston (15 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles west).
A little further out are Romden Castle (1.9 miles north) and Benenden Hospital (4.5 miles south-west).
Who books paella catering in Further Quarter?
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it is cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Further Quarter and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Company summer parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Retirement celebrations
- Community events and fairs
For guests coming by train, Pluckley station is about 3 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Put allergy details in writing
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Tell us what else is being served
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that’s when we invite guests up.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Planning an evening event in Further Quarter? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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- 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