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Live paella catering in Little Conghurst, Kent
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Little Conghurst.
- Birthday celebrations
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Staff parties and work lunches
Paella catering for Little Conghurst events
What happens on the day
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evenings in Little Conghurst stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Paella catering in Little Conghurst, cooked live
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, very little goes to waste, and the food arrives hot. It’s why live paella suits so many kinds of event. For festivals, fairs and school events and family celebrations and christenings, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and mixed paella for your guests.
In a rural place like Little Conghurst, the setting does a lot of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
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Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Little Conghurst
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
Events we cater in Little Conghurst
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Little Conghurst, people book us for occasions like:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Birthday celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Nearby historic houses include Great Dixter (3.9 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long the team stays
Little Conghurst: your questions answered
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Could we have live paella in Collingwood Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Which paellas suit our guests?
That depends on who’s coming. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
What affects the price in Little Conghurst
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
Planning paella catering in Little Conghurst? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing 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.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Catering an event in Little Conghurst
Little Conghurst is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Across the TN18 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cook in 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Etchingham station is about 4.1 miles away. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Little Conghurst is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cater events across the TN18 postcode area. We also cook at events in Four Throws (1 mile north-east), Pipsden (1 mile north), The Moor (1 mile west), Hawkhurst (1 mile north-west) and Sandhurst Cross (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east), Southborough (14 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north) and Staplehurst (9 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Benenden Hospital (5.3 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Marlborough House School (1.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Oak And Ivy Public House (0.6 miles north)
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Let us know about other food at the event
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
- 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