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Live paella catering in North Street, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in North Street. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Birthday celebrations
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
Book paella catering in North Street
Paella catering for your event in North Street
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields. Whether it is retirement celebrations and weddings, from canapés to evening food, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, paella Valenciana and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
For a rural spot like North Street, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Around midsummer it stays light in North Street until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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About the dishes
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It’s often the most popular pan at an event.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why North Street hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Who books paella catering in North Street?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Sheldwich Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Before booking anyone
- The venue requirements
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long the team stays
- Allergen information for each dish
How we price paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Planning paella catering in North Street? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to North Street
Other catering in North Street
Paella catering around North Street
North Street is about 2 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the ME13 area, we can bring the pans to you. North Street is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Historic houses near North Street include Belmont House and Gardens (2 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Faversham station, about 1.8 miles north. North Street is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, 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 cover events in every part of the ME13 postcode area. Other places close to North Street for paella catering include Sheldwich (1 mile south), Sheldwich Lees (1 mile south), Painter's Forstal (1 mile north-west), Badlesmere (2 miles south) and Throwley (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Herne Bay (12 miles north-east) and Minster (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (3.7 miles west).
- Local schools include The Abbey School (1.5 miles north)
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Confirm allergies by email
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
North Street: your questions answered
How far is North Street from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How much does paella catering cost in North Street?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. 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 in your enquiry.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
- 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