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Live paella catering in Goathurst Common, Kent
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Goathurst Common: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Naming days and family parties
- Community events and fairs
- Weddings and evening receptions
Paella catering in Goathurst Common
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
About our paella catering in Goathurst Common
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. Popular choices include vegan paella, black rice and mixed paella, and we are regularly asked to cater big birthdays and staff parties and work lunches.
In a rural place like Goathurst Common, the setting does plenty of the work: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Common questions in Goathurst Common
What’s the nearest station to Goathurst Common for guests?
Sevenoaks station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary at South End of Village Green?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which paella is most popular?
Two or three is usual: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
Can paella be the only main course?
It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
What happens with live paella?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook in front of your guests, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Why choose live paella in Goathurst Common?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Goathurst Common
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- We cover Goathurst Common and the whole of Kent
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Mention any other courses or food
A short rest after cooking helps, and that is when we invite guests up.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
Catering an event in Goathurst Common
Goathurst Common is about 3 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Goathurst Common or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Goathurst Common is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Goathurst Common to London (20 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Sevenoaks station is about 2.5 miles away. Parks such as Stubbs Wood Country Park normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. Goathurst Common is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Here we cover the TN14 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Goathurst Common, we also cover Ide Hill (1 mile south-west), Toy's Hill (2 miles west), Brasted Chart (2 miles north-west), Sundridge (2 miles north) and Kippington (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east), Northfleet (15 miles north-east) and Swanley (10 miles north).
A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (3.5 miles north-east) and Chiddingstone Castle (4.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Cock Inn (0.6 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It is normally the most photographed pan.
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The process
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. Planning an evening event in Goathurst Common? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Goathurst Common? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Goathurst Common? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- 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