Kent · England
Live paella catering in Hearnden Green, Kent
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Hearnden Green: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Birthday celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Weddings and evening receptions
Paella catering for Hearnden Green events
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
About our paella catering in Hearnden Green
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That’s exactly what we bring to your event in Hearnden Green. We are frequently asked to cater wedding breakfasts and evening food and big birthdays, with vegan paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a rural place like Hearnden Green, the setting does a lot of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
How it works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Planning an evening event in Hearnden Green? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Hearnden Green: venues, travel and local tips
Hearnden Green is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Hearnden Green and the surrounding area. Hearnden Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Hearnden Green to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Headcorn station, about 1.8 miles south. Hearnden Green is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Wherever your event is in TN27, we can bring paella catering to you. For events just outside Hearnden Green, we cover Headcorn (1 mile south-east), Southernden (2 miles east), Swift's Green (3 miles south-east), Smarden Bell (3 miles south-east) and Lashenden (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (15 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Valence Castle (1.7 miles north-west) and Kent Firefighting Museum (3.6 miles south).
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
Towns and villages near Hearnden Green
What else we do in Hearnden Green
Why choose paella catering in Hearnden Green?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Community events and fairs
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Nearby historic houses include Leeds Castle (4.1 miles north) and Stoneacre (4.6 miles north). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Travel and parking costs
Hearnden Green questions
Is Hearnden Green close to London?
About 37 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Hearnden Green too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How does live paella catering work?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook in front of your guests, and serve at the time you want.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Hearnden Green
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
How we price paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
- 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