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Live paella catering in Knatts Valley, Kent
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Knatts Valley.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Christenings and family gatherings
Paella catering near Knatts Valley
Is live paella right for your event?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- We cover Knatts Valley and the whole of Kent
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Paella catering in Knatts Valley, made fresh on the day
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there’s very little waste, and the food is served hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Typical bookings include leaving dos and retirements and festivals, fairs and school events, serving paella Valenciana, black rice and vegetable paella.
In a small place like Knatts Valley, events are typically in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Paella catering around Knatts Valley
Knatts Valley is about 4 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Events in Knatts Valley are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Knatts Valley is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Knatts Valley to London (19 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like West Kingsdown CofE VC Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Knatts Valley is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cook at events all over the TN15 postcode area. From Knatts Lane and Knatts Valley Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. For events just outside Knatts Valley, we cover East Hill (1 mile north-west), Woodlands (1 mile south), Romney Street (1 mile west), West Kingsdown (1 mile north-east) and Cotman's Ash (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (3.9 miles south-west) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2 miles south-west).
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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Perfect for your event in Knatts Valley
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Festivals, fairs and school events
For guests coming by train, Kemsing station is about 2.5 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- The venue requirements
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
- How each diet is kept separate
Your questions about paella catering in Knatts Valley
How far is Knatts Valley from London?
About 19 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Knatts Valley for guests?
The closest is Kemsing station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
It’s ideal. Big pans feed a lot of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Planning an evening event in Knatts Valley? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Where we can cook in Knatts Valley
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
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.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Knatts Valley? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Confirm allergies by email
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Tell us what else is being served
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we normally call guests over.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
- 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