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Live paella catering in Reculver, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Reculver and the surrounding area.
- Community events and fairs
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Weddings and evening receptions
Paella catering for Reculver events
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. In Reculver, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Paella catering in Reculver, cooked live
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That’s exactly what we bring to your event in Reculver. We cook mixed paella, black rice and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for fairs, fêtes and festivals and anniversaries and engagement parties.
For a rural spot like Reculver, 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 bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
For event organisers in Reculver
Organising a club, school or community event in Reculver? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Also near Reculver
What else we do in Reculver
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
A mix of chicken and seafood.
What paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Is live paella right for your event?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Reculver hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Catering across Kent, including Reculver
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Questions from Reculver
Which station should guests use for Reculver?
Herne Bay station, about 3.5 miles west of the centre.
Is Reculver close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which paella is most popular?
That depends on who’s coming. A chicken or mixed paella is normally the most popular, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Yes, that is what it’s made for. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
What equipment do you bring?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Do you cook inside?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
Catering an event in Reculver
Reculver is about 3 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. For paella catering in Reculver, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Reculver is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Bishopstone Cliffs? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Reculver Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The coast is within about 3 miles of Reculver, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in CT6, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Reculver Lane and Cherry Blossom Drive. Nearby, we also cater events in Bishopstone (1 mile west), Hillborough (1 mile south-west), Hawthorn (2 miles south-west), Beltinge (2 miles west) and Highstead (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (8 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east), Whitstable (7 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The King Ethelbert Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Who books paella catering in Reculver?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Reculver and Kent:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
- Company summer parties
For guests coming by train, Herne Bay station is about 3.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides the crockery
- Payment terms and deposit
- 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