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Paella Catering for Potter's Forstal events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Potter's Forstal and across Kent.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Birthday celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella catering for Potter's Forstal events
About our paella catering in Potter's Forstal
The cooking is half the fun. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the smell does the rest. Whether it’s summer garden parties and wedding breakfasts and evening food, we will put together a menu of mixed paella, black rice and chicken and chorizo paella.
For a rural spot like Potter's Forstal, the countryside is part of the appeal: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Events we cater in Potter's Forstal
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Potter's Forstal:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Community events and fairs
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 2.9 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if it rains
- Staff numbers and hours
Live paella in Potter's Forstal: local details
Potter's Forstal is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. For paella catering in Potter's Forstal, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Potter's Forstal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Potter's Forstal to Canterbury (about 17 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Egerton Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Potter's Forstal, 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 TN27. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Egerton Forstal (1 mile south-east), Pembles Cross (1 mile north), Newland Green (1 mile south-east), Mundy Bois (1 mile south-east) and Egerton (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (0.8 miles north-west).
Common questions in Potter's Forstal
What’s the nearest station to Potter's Forstal for guests?
Pluckley station, about 2.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Count adults and children separately
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
Live paella or other catering?
For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in Potter's Forstal. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Drinks service on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Where we can cook in Potter's Forstal
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
What paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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How the day works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Evenings in Potter's Forstal stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- 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.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or TN27 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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