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Paella Catering in Pearson's Green
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Pearson's Green and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Milestone birthday parties
Paella catering in Pearson's Green
Paella catering in Pearson's Green, cooked live
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That’s exactly what we bring to your event in Pearson's Green. Typical bookings include fairs, fêtes and festivals and naming days and family parties, with vegan paella, black rice and mixed paella.
For a rural spot like Pearson's Green, the countryside is part of the appeal: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
What paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Why choose live paella in Pearson's Green?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- We cover Pearson's Green and the whole of Kent
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Common questions in Pearson's Green
What’s the nearest station to Pearson's Green for guests?
Paddock Wood station, about 2 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Pearson's Green?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
What does paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Does paella work for big events?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Towns and villages near Pearson's Green
Other catering in Pearson's Green
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. Evenings in Pearson's Green stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Live paella in Pearson's Green: local details
Pearson's Green is about 7 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN12 area, we can bring the pans to you. Pearson's Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Pearson's Green to Canterbury (30 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Scotney Castle (5 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Mascalls School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Pearson's Green, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cook at events all over TN12. If your venue is just outside Pearson's Green, we also cover Castle Hill (1 mile south-west), Mile Oak (1 mile west), Palmer's Green (1 mile south-west), Claygate (1 mile north-east) and Queen Street (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (8 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles west), Tonbridge (7 miles west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find The Hop Farm Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (5.1 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Castle Inn (0.6 miles south-west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Put allergy details in writing
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Pearson's Green? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
Who books paella catering in Pearson's Green?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
In Pearson's Green and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Milestone birthday parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Engagement and anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, Paddock Wood station is about 2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When payment is due
- Space, access and power needs
- VAT, if it applies
- 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