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Paella Catering in Moorhouse Bank
Looking for paella catering in Moorhouse Bank? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Big birthdays
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Naming days and family parties
Paella catering for Moorhouse Bank events
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
As a London location, Moorhouse Bank is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
How our paella catering works in Moorhouse Bank
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. We’re often asked to cater family celebrations and christenings and birthday celebrations, with seafood paella, mixed paella and black rice.
In Moorhouse Bank, events range from terrace gardens to hired halls. Tell us how close we can park and about any steps. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Moorhouse Bank (TN16)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near Moorhouse Bank
What else we do in Moorhouse Bank
Moorhouse Bank: venues, travel and local tips
Moorhouse Bank is about 6 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Greater London. We bring paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Moorhouse Bank and the surrounding area. Moorhouse Bank is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We cook right across the region, from Moorhouse Bank to London (about 18 miles away).
Historic houses near Moorhouse Bank include Quebec House (1.3 miles east) and Titsey Place (1.8 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Andrew's, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Moorhouse Bank, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Wherever your event is in TN16, we can cook for your guests. Close by, we cover events in The Chart (1 mile south-west), Goodley Stock (1 mile south-east), Westerham (1 mile north-east), Pains-Hill (1 mile south-west) and Titsey (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Orpington (9 miles north), New Cross (15 miles north), Thornton Heath (12 miles north-west), Croydon (10 miles north-west), East Dulwich (15 miles north) and Streatham (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Tandridge Priory (1 mile south-west). Not far away are Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Wolfe Public House (0.8 miles east)
A closer look at the menu
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Who books paella catering in Moorhouse Bank?
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Moorhouse Bank, people book us for events such as:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Naming days and family parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Oxted School, can book us as a food stall.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Staff numbers and hours
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
What paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Planning paella catering in Moorhouse Bank? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Tell us what else is being served
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
A short rest after cooking helps, and that is when we invite guests up.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
Your questions about paella catering in Moorhouse Bank
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station should guests use for Moorhouse Bank?
Hurst Green station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Paella compared with other options
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in Moorhouse Bank. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Catering across Greater London, including Moorhouse Bank
- Fast service from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Drinks service on request
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. Evenings in Moorhouse Bank stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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