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Live paella catering in Oare, Kent
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Oare: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Community events and fairs
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Milestone birthday parties
Paella catering for Oare events
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Planning an evening event in Oare? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Paella catering in Oare, cooked live
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. Typical bookings include fairs, fêtes and festivals and summer garden parties, with mixed paella, vegetable paella and vegan paella.
In a hamlet or village like Oare, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
What paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Count adults and children separately
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space will not work. The main points are:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
Paella compared with other options
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Paella catering around Oare
Oare is about 1 mile north of Faversham, in Kent. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Oare and the surrounding area. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Davington Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Parks such as Oare Meadow typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
We cover events in every part of the ME13 postcode area and the streets around it. From The Street, Church Road and Russell Place or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Davington (1 mile south), The Brents (1 mile south-east), Uplees (1 mile north-west), Faversham (1 mile south) and Four Oaks (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (4.5 miles south-west).
- Schools near Oare include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Three Mariners Inn (less than half a mile south)
FAQs for Oare
Do you come out to small places like Oare?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Peter: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Is paella a full meal?
Yes. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course, and tapas or dessert can be added.
How many different paellas?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
- 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