Kent · England
Paella Catering for Mowshurst events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Mowshurst.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Live paella catering in Mowshurst
Mowshurst: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Mowshurst?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
About our paella catering in Mowshurst
A couple of different pans covers everyone: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Each is cooked separately, so diets are easy to manage. We cook vegan paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for engagement and anniversary parties and community events and fairs.
In a rural place like Mowshurst, the setting does a lot of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. In Mowshurst, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
Planning paella catering in Mowshurst? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we cook for in Mowshurst
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Whatever you are celebrating in Mowshurst, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Edenbridge Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it is often the first pan to empty.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Places near Mowshurst
More for events in Mowshurst
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Paella catering around Mowshurst
Mowshurst is about 7 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. From the centre of Mowshurst to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Mowshurst is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Mowshurst to London (about 21 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Edenbridge station, about 0.6 miles west. Nearby historic houses include Hever Castle (2.3 miles south-east) and Chartwell (2.5 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Mowshurst, 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.
This part of Kent takes in TN8. For events just outside Mowshurst, we cover Marlpit Hill (1 mile west), Edenbridge (1 mile south-west), Pootings (1 mile north), Four Elms (1 mile north-east) and Troy Town (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (7 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (15 miles east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles east).
A little further out are Haxted Watermill Museum (2.3 miles south-west) and Hever Castle (2.3 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you will find The Swan pub (0.6 miles west)
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Mowshurst
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- 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