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Paella Catering in Pembury
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Pembury.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
Live paella catering in Pembury
Paella catering in Pembury, made fresh on the day
There’s something generous about paella: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It turns a meal into an occasion. We are often asked to cater leaving dos and retirements and community events and fairs, with paella Valenciana, vegan paella and seafood paella.
There may be a hall or club near Pembury if your garden is small; live paella can work at any of them, given permission and outdoor space. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s the pan people photograph.
Questions from Pembury
What’s the nearest station to Pembury for guests?
High Brooms station, about 2.2 miles west of the centre.
Can you cook in Brenchley Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can paella be the only main course?
It can be. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course, and tapas or dessert can be added.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can we choose the seafood?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Evenings in Pembury 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.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Pembury, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Related guides
Planning live paella in Pembury
Pembury is about 3 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We bring paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Pembury. Pembury is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Pembury to Brighton (29 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is High Brooms station, about 2.2 miles west. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Upper Church of St Peter, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Pembury is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
For paella catering in TN2, we plan around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Road and Henwood Green Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Pembury for paella catering include Key's Green (2 miles south-east), Matfield (2 miles east), Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles south-east), Capel (2 miles north) and Petteridge (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles west), Tonbridge (4 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery (2.9 miles west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (0.9 miles west). Open spaces near Pembury include Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Skinners' Kent Academy (1.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include King William IV pub (under half a mile south)
Towns and villages near Pembury
Also in Pembury
What affects the price in Pembury
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Why choose live paella in Pembury?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Fast service from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Working with your venue
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.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Events we cater in Pembury
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Pembury, people book us for occasions like:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Pembury School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How bad weather is handled
- How each diet is kept separate
- Space, access and power needs
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Put allergy details in writing
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
- 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