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Live paella catering in Henhurst, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Henhurst. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Naming days and family parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Paella catering in Henhurst
How our paella catering works in Henhurst
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Every pan is cooked on its own. For leaving dos and retirements and christenings and family gatherings, we can cook mixed paella, vegan paella and black rice for your guests.
For a rural spot like Henhurst, the countryside is part of the appeal: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. In Henhurst, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- 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
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Confirm allergies by email
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
What affects the price in Henhurst
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
There is 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.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Who books paella catering in Henhurst?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Henhurst book us for events such as:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Naming days and family parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Weddings and evening receptions
For guests coming by train, Sole Street station is about 1.3 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- How each diet is kept separate
- The venue requirements
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- If the price includes VAT
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it is frequently the first pan to empty.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Your questions about paella catering in Henhurst
Which station should guests use for Henhurst?
Sole Street station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Henhurst?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you come to Henhurst?
We do. We cook at events in Henhurst and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Should we have more than one paella?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Which paellas suit our guests?
That depends on who’s coming. A chicken or mixed paella is normally the most popular, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Towns and villages near Henhurst
Also in Henhurst
Paella catering around Henhurst
Henhurst is about 2 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Henhurst and the surrounding area. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our events stretch from Henhurst to London (about 22 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Cobham College (1 mile south-east) and Starkey Castle (4.2 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. Parks such as Jeskyns generally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
Wherever your event is in DA12, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Henhurst, we also cover Singlewell or Ifield (1 mile north-west), Istead Rise (1 mile west), Gravesend (2 miles north), Denton (2 miles north) and Northfleet Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (9 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Gravesham Museum (2.8 miles north) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3 miles north). The countryside around Henhurst includes Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Thamesview School (1.6 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The George Inn (0.7 miles north-west)
- 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