Kent · England
Live paella catering in Hassell Street, Kent
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Hassell Street.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella catering near Hassell Street
Paella catering in Hassell Street, cooked live
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. When it is ready, it is served straight from the pan. Popular choices include vegetable paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re often booked for summer garden parties and anniversaries and engagement parties.
In a rural place like Hassell Street, the setting does a lot of the work: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Also near Hassell Street
Other catering in Hassell Street
Planning live paella in Hassell Street
Hassell Street is about 6 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. For paella catering in Hassell Street, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Wye School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Hassell Street is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cover events in every part of the TN25 postcode area. Other places close to Hassell Street for paella catering include Folly Town (1 mile south), Hastingleigh (1 mile south), Brook (2 miles south-west), Wye (2 miles west) and Brabourne (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (6 miles south-west), Canterbury (8 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (10 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north) and Faversham (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Chilham Castle (4.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Pubs nearby include The Woodmans Arms (within half a mile west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Mention any other courses or food
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we generally call guests over.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
What affects the price in Hassell Street
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Hassell Street hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
For event organisers in Hassell Street
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
A closer look at the menu
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is normally served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
FAQs for Hassell Street
Which station should guests use for Hassell Street?
The closest is Wye station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Is Hassell Street too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What seafood can we have?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How much does paella catering cost in Hassell Street?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Around midsummer it stays light in Hassell Street until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- 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
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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