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Live paella catering in Kingsnorth, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Kingsnorth. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Community events and fairs
- Birthday celebrations
Paella catering in Kingsnorth
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Kingsnorth
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
How our paella catering works in Kingsnorth
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. On the menu are black rice, mixed paella and vegetable paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater garden get-togethers and anniversary celebrations.
For a rural spot like Kingsnorth, the countryside is part of the appeal: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many guests are eating
- How long we’re needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
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
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
It’s 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.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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Paella compared with other options
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate pans. It’s served quickly from the pan, so queues move. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Catering across Kent, including Kingsnorth
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it’s often the first pan to empty.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Evenings in Kingsnorth 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.
- 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
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or TN23 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Confirm allergies by email
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.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
Live paella in Kingsnorth: local details
Kingsnorth is about 2 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Across the TN23 area, we can cook for your guests. Kingsnorth is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Kingsnorth to Canterbury (15 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Ashford International station is about 1.9 miles away. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Ashford Green Corridors? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Kingsnorth, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cook at events all over TN23 and TN26 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Church Hill, South Lea and Ashford Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Kingsnorth for paella catering include Park Farm (1 mile north-east), Stubb's Cross (1 mile west), Stanhope (1 mile north), Newtown (1 mile north-east) and Finberry (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (13 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (10 miles east), Davington (14 miles north) and Preston (13 miles north).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (2.8 miles north-east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Local schools include John Wallis Academy (0.8 miles north)
- Local pubs include Queen's Head Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Common questions in Kingsnorth
What’s the nearest station to Kingsnorth for guests?
The closest is Ashford International station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Is Kingsnorth close to London?
About 49 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Does paella work for big events?
It is ideal. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can we choose the seafood?
We’ll suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can paella be the only main course?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Perfect for your event in Kingsnorth
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Company summer parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Family celebrations and christenings
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- Space, access and power needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- 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