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Live paella catering in Greenhill, Kent
Looking for paella catering in Greenhill? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Company summer parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
Paella catering for Greenhill events
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
Paella catering for your event in Greenhill
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We’ll recommend what fits your event. Popular choices include vegan paella, vegetable paella and paella Valenciana, and we are often booked for anniversaries and engagement parties and garden parties and summer barbecues.
There may be a hall or club near Greenhill if your garden is small; live paella can work at any of them, given permission and outdoor space. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Events in Greenhill and across Kent
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Greenhill: venues, travel and local tips
Greenhill is about 1 mile south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Greenhill or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Greenhill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Greenhill to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 0.6 miles north-east. Parks such as Curtis Wood usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. The coast is within about 2 miles of Greenhill, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
We cater events across CT6 and the streets around it. From Love Street Close, Herne Drive and Matthews Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Greenhill, we also cover Eddington (1 mile east), Bullockstone (1 mile south-east), Herne Common (1 mile south-east), Herne Bay (1 mile north-east) and Herne (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (3 miles west) and Faversham (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (3.1 miles west). The countryside around Greenhill includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Herne Bay High School (under half a mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Share And Coulter Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
What paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
For event organisers in Greenhill
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
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FAQs for Greenhill
We’re having a ceremony at St Peter: 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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Greenhill from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come to Greenhill?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Greenhill and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Which paella is most popular?
It depends on your guests. A chicken or mixed paella is normally the most popular, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
What does paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can paella be the only main course?
It is a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can we choose the seafood?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. In Greenhill, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or CT6 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It’s frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a paella that stands on its own. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
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.
- 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