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Paella Catering in Hernhill
Planning paella catering in Hernhill? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Live paella catering in Hernhill
Occasions we cook for in Hernhill
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Family celebrations and christenings
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Hernhill Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Paella catering in Hernhill, cooked live
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Each is cooked separately, so diets are easy to manage. On the menu are mixed paella, vegan paella and vegetable paella, and we are frequently booked for company summer parties and birthday celebrations.
Somewhere as small as Hernhill, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hernhill? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. In Hernhill, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Hernhill
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
What affects the price in Hernhill
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Your questions about paella catering in Hernhill
Is Hernhill too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Michael?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
What seafood can we have?
We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Paella catering around Hernhill
Hernhill is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. For paella catering in Hernhill, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Hernhill is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Parks such as Mount Ephraim Gardens usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Michael, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The coast is within about 5 miles of Hernhill, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
We cater events across ME13 and the streets around it. Other places close to Hernhill for paella catering include Slutshole (1 mile south-west), Staplestreet (1 mile south-west), Dargate (1 mile north-east), Culmers (1 mile north-west) and Goodnestone (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chilham Castle (4.5 miles south) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Hernhill includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find Red Lion pub (less than half a mile west)
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Request clear labels at the serving table
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s typically the most photographed pan.
- 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