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Live paella catering in Hunton, Kent
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Hunton.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Birthday celebrations
- Naming days and family parties
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Paella catering for your event in Hunton
Watching it cook is part of the experience. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the aroma does the rest. Whether it is garden parties and summer barbecues and birthday celebrations, we can cook mixed paella, black rice and seafood paella and more.
In a rural place like Hunton, the setting does a lot of the work: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
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Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Live paella in Hunton: local details
Hunton is about 4 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. For paella catering in Hunton, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
Parks such as Quarry Wood generally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Hunton Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Wherever your event is in ME15, we can bring paella catering to you. Streets in the area include West Street, Bensted Close and Bishop's Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Hunton for paella catering include Benover (1 mile west), Yalding (1 mile north-west), Congelow (1 mile west), Chainhurst (1 mile south-east) and Laddingford (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Teapot Island (1.8 miles west) and Oakwood Hospital (3.7 miles north).
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Count adults and children separately
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we time it carefully. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
What paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
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.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Common questions in Hunton
How far is Hunton from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re having a ceremony at St Mary's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Is paella a full meal?
Yes. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
What seafood can we have?
We’ll suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Who books paella catering in Hunton?
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Company summer parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
For guests coming by train, Yalding station is about 2.1 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- The venue requirements
- How each diet is kept separate
- How bad weather is handled
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Evenings in Hunton stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, thanks to separate pans. It is served quickly from the pan, so queues move. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Hunton hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Events in Hunton and across Kent
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
- 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