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Paella Catering for Lenham Heath events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Lenham Heath. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Weddings and evening receptions
Planning an event in Lenham Heath?
FAQs for Lenham Heath
Do you come out to small places like Lenham Heath?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Lenham Heath from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
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 photo if you’re not sure.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
About our paella catering in Lenham Heath
Keep it simple, or go all out: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We’ll suggest what suits your event. Whether it’s community events and fairs and weddings and evening receptions, we’ll put together a menu of vegetable paella, seafood paella and mixed paella and more.
In a hamlet or village like Lenham Heath, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It is frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
How we price paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we are needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Planning paella catering in Lenham Heath? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Lenham Heath
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Lenham Heath? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Where we can cook in Lenham Heath
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Lenham Heath
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
How the day 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. Around midsummer it stays light in Lenham Heath until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Lenham Heath?
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Drinks service on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Occasions we cook for in Lenham Heath
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Lenham Heath book us for occasions like:
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Anniversary celebrations
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Lenham station, about 2 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When payment is due
Catering an event in Lenham Heath
Lenham Heath is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Lenham Heath to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Lenham Heath is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Lenham Heath to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as The Lenham School, can book us as a food stall. Lenham Heath is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cover events in every part of ME17. From Lenham Forstal Road, Crabtree Lane and Rose Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. For events just outside Lenham Heath, we cover Lenham Forstal (1 mile north-west), Charing Heath (1 mile south-east), Stonebridge Green (1 mile south), Leadingcross Green (2 miles north-west) and Lenham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (9 miles north-east) and Minster (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (2.4 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
- 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