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Live paella catering in Maplescombe, Kent
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Maplescombe: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Community events and fairs
- Birthday celebrations
Paella catering in Maplescombe
Why choose paella catering in Maplescombe?
Live paella is food and a show in one. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food is hot and generous.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Garden get-togethers
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Big birthdays
- Naming days and family parties
Nearby historic houses include Lullingstone Castle (1.9 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
How our paella catering works in Maplescombe
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. Once it’s ready, we serve it hot from the pan. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater family celebrations and christenings and anniversaries and engagement parties.
For a rural spot like Maplescombe, the countryside is part of the appeal: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
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What else we do in Maplescombe
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Where we can cook in Maplescombe
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Maplescombe
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
Catering an event in Maplescombe
Maplescombe is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Across the DA4 area, we can cook for your guests. Maplescombe is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 18 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Eynsford station, about 1.6 miles west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Maplescombe, 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 DA4 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Maplescombe, we also cover West Kingsdown (1 mile south-east), East Hill (1 mile south), Eynsford (1 mile north-west), Knatts Valley (2 miles south) and Speed Gate (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Eynsford Castle (1.5 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (5 miles south-west).
For event organisers in Maplescombe
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
- How many courses
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Maplescombe, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Maplescombe: your questions answered
Is Maplescombe close to London?
Roughly 18 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Maplescombe too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you bring everything you need?
All cooking kit comes with us. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
What happens with live paella?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook in front of your guests, and serve when you are ready to eat.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
How it works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Planning an evening event in Maplescombe? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Live paella or other catering?
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Maplescombe hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- 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