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Live paella catering in Ram Lane, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Ram Lane and across Kent.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Paella catering in Ram Lane
Why choose live paella in Ram Lane?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- We cover Ram Lane and the whole of Kent
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Paella catering for your event in Ram Lane
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around Ram Lane. We cook black rice, vegetable paella and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for big birthdays and weddings and evening receptions.
Somewhere like Ram Lane, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Ram Lane questions
Which station should guests use for Ram Lane?
The closest is Charing station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How does live paella catering work?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cover Ram Lane?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Ram Lane is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What equipment do you bring?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Evenings in Ram Lane 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.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Live paella in Ram Lane: local details
Ram Lane is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Ram Lane and nearby villages. Ram Lane is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Ram Lane to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Charing station, about 1.8 miles north-west. Historic houses near Ram Lane include Godinton House (2.1 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. Ram Lane is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Here we cover the TN26 and TN25 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We also cook at events in Tutt Hill (1 mile south-east), Westwell Leacon (1 mile north-west), Hothfield (1 mile south), Westwell (1 mile east) and Potters Corner (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (4 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Nearby you will also find County Square (3.6 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (5.4 miles south-east).
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Count adults and children separately
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Request clear labels at the serving table
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
How we price paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It’s often the most popular pan at an event.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
- 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