Kent · England
Paella Catering in Kit's Coty
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Kit's Coty: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Company summer parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Birthday celebrations
Paella catering in Kit's Coty
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
Paella catering in Kit's Coty, cooked live
Paella is generous food: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. We cook paella Valenciana, seafood paella and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for wedding breakfasts and evening food and engagement and anniversary parties.
In a small place like Kit's Coty, events are typically in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
About the dishes
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Tell us what else is being served
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we time it carefully. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
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Common questions in Kit's Coty
Is Kit's Coty too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Alban's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
What happens with live paella?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook in front of your guests, and serve at the time you want.
Do you bring everything you need?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Evenings in Kit's Coty stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Related guides
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Events we cater in Kit's Coty
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Kit's Coty book us for events such as:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Tunbury Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Space, access and power needs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Catering across Kent, including Kit's Coty
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Planning live paella in Kit's Coty
Kit's Coty is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. For paella catering in Kit's Coty, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Kit's Coty is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Kit's Coty to Canterbury (25 miles away).
Parks such as Westfield Wood typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Aylesford station, about 2.3 miles south-west. Kit's Coty is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Here we cover the ME20 postcode area. Whether your event is on Queenswood Road, Russell Road and Beresford Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Kit's Coty, we also cover Blue Bell Hill (1 mile north), Walderslade (1 mile north-east), Lordswood (2 miles north-east), Boxley (2 miles south-east) and Lidsing (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles south), Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (9 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Allington Castle (2.1 miles south) and KIMS hospital (3.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Kit's Coty includes Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Local schools include Greenacre Academy (2.1 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Lower Bell pub (under half a mile south)
- 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