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Paella Catering in Hersden
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Hersden.
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
Paella catering in Hersden
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. In Hersden, the sun sets at about 9:15pm 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
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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How our paella catering works in Hersden
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Typical bookings include anniversary celebrations and birthday celebrations, serving mixed paella, black rice and vegan paella.
For a place the size of Hersden, your own garden is frequently the best venue: no hire fees, and live paella feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Let us know about access to the house. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Nearby places to Hersden
Other catering in Hersden
Events we cater in Hersden
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Birthday celebrations
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Garden get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, Sturry station is about 1.9 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Allergen information for each dish
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether VAT is included
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Your questions about paella catering in Hersden
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you bring everything you need?
All cooking kit comes with us. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Are premium seafood options available?
We’ll suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you come to Hersden?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Hersden is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in Hersden? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Catering an event in Hersden
Hersden is about 4 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Hersden, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Hersden is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Hersden Village Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of All Saints, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Hersden is within about 5 miles of the sea, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
For paella catering in CT3, we plan around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on The Firs, The Sycamores and Chequer Tree Close. We also cook at events in Westbere (1 mile south-west), Stodmarsh (1 mile south-east), Hoath (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile north) and Sturry (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (4 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (4.5 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (0.5 miles west) and Frank Montgomery School (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include Ye Olde Yew Tree Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
What affects the price in Hersden
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we are needed on site
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Hersden? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Put allergy details in writing
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Tell us how many children are coming
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
- 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