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Live paella catering in Grubb Street, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Grubb Street. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Company summer parties
Planning an event in Grubb Street?
Paella catering in Grubb Street, made fresh on the day
Paella is generous food: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It turns a meal into an occasion. On the menu are black rice, paella Valenciana and seafood paella, and we are regularly asked to cater weddings and evening receptions and birthday celebrations.
In a small place like Grubb Street, events are usually in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. 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. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Grubb Street: venues, travel and local tips
Grubb Street is about 3 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. For paella catering in Grubb Street, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 17 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Greenlands Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Grubb Street is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
For paella catering in DA2, we plan around your venue. Close by, we cover events in Green Street Green (1 mile north), Westwood (1 mile north-east), St Margarets (1 mile west), South Darenth (1 mile west) and Bean (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (5 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Stone Castle (2.6 miles north) and Darent Valley Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Sawyers Lake.
- Local schools include Longfield Academy (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Railway Tavern (0.9 miles south-east)
The process
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. Evenings in Grubb Street stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: 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 guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Your questions about paella catering in Grubb Street
We’re having a ceremony at Church of Saint Mary Magdalene: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Grubb Street?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
How many different paellas?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you cater in Grubb Street?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Grubb Street and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we time it carefully. If timings shift, we adapt.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
Why choose live paella in Grubb Street?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Occasions we cook for in Grubb Street
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Grubb Street book us for events such as:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Garden get-togethers
Historic houses near Grubb Street include Lullingstone Castle (5 miles south-west). 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
- How bad weather is handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each dish
Also near Grubb Street
Other catering in Grubb Street
- 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