Kent · England
Live paella catering in Maltman's Hill, Kent
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Maltman's Hill.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Naming days and family parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella catering for Maltman's Hill events
About our paella catering in Maltman's Hill
A couple of different pans covers everyone: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for engagement and anniversary parties and staff parties and work lunches.
In a hamlet or village like Maltman's Hill, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s normally the most photographed pan.
Paella compared with other options
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Nearby places to Maltman's Hill
Other catering in Maltman's Hill
Why choose paella catering in Maltman's Hill?
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Community events and fairs
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family celebrations and christenings
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 1.2 miles east.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When final numbers are due
- Who provides the crockery
- Payment terms and deposit
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, your venue or TN27 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Maltman's Hill
What’s the nearest station to Maltman's Hill for guests?
Pluckley station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre.
Is Maltman's Hill close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What seafood can we have?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Most events choose two or three: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Catering an event in Maltman's Hill
Maltman's Hill is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Maltman's Hill will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (5 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Other places close to Maltman's Hill for paella catering include Wissenden (1 mile south), Chambers' Green (1 mile east), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles north-east), Fir Toll (2 miles north-east) and Newland Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Davington (13 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are Romden Castle (0.7 miles south-west).
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
The process
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Evenings in Maltman's Hill 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.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Read more
- 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