Kent · England
Paella Catering for Maxton events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Maxton: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Garden get-togethers
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Staff parties and work lunches
Paella catering in Maxton
For event organisers in Maxton
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
How our paella catering works in Maxton
The cooking is half the fun. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the smell does the rest. Typical bookings include leaving dos and retirements and summer garden parties, serving black rice, vegetable paella and vegan paella.
In a hamlet or village like Maxton, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Live paella in Maxton: local details
Maxton is about 1 mile south-west of Tower Hamlets, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Maxton, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Martin's School, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, Dover Priory station is about 0.8 miles away. The coast is within about 2 miles of Maxton, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
We cater events across the CT17 and CT15 postcode area. Streets in the area include Cow Lane, Manor Road and Mount Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Aycliffe (1 mile south), Farthingloe (1 mile south-west), Dover (1 mile north), Church Hougham (2 miles west) and River (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Deal (8 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles west), Walmer (7 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Town Gaol (1 mile north-east) and Dover Castle (1.6 miles east). The countryside around Maxton includes Dover Western Heights.
- Local schools include Astor College for the Arts (within half a mile north) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Crown & Sceptre pub (under half a mile north-east)
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Planning an evening event in Maxton? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; 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.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or CT17 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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What paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
Why choose live paella in Maxton?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Maxton hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A clear, itemised quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Common questions in Maxton
Is Maxton close to London?
About 65 miles from central London.
Is Maxton too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How much does paella catering cost in Maxton?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Why choose paella catering in Maxton?
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Big birthdays
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Western Heights LNR? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
Questions to ask before booking
- The venue requirements
- When final numbers are due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How bad weather is handled
- 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