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Live paella catering in Norton Ash, Kent
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Norton Ash.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big birthdays
Live paella catering in Norton Ash
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Around midsummer it stays light in Norton Ash until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Contact us 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.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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How our paella catering works in Norton Ash
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Popular choices include seafood paella, black rice and mixed paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater milestone birthday parties and leaving dos and retirements.
In a small place like Norton Ash, events are typically in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Occasions we cook for in Norton Ash
Live paella is food and a show in one. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food is hot and generous.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Birthday celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Family celebrations and christenings
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (3.6 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How each diet is kept separate
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Places near Norton Ash
What else we do in Norton Ash
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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’ll do the cooking.
Catering an event in Norton Ash
Norton Ash is about 3 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. Events in Norton Ash are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Norton Ash is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Teynham station, about 1.1 miles north-west. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
For paella catering in ME9, we plan around your venue. Whether your event is on London Road and Lower Norton Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Deerton Street (1 mile north), Lewson Street (1 mile south-west), Tickham (1 mile south-west), Teynham (1 mile north-west) and Teynham Street (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (11 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles west), Whitstable (9 miles east) and Faversham (3 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (2.7 miles south-west) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.8 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (0.6 miles south-west)
What affects the price in Norton Ash
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Norton Ash questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Norton Ash?
The closest is Teynham station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
A short rest after cooking helps, and that is when we invite guests up.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, and a popular all-rounder.
- 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