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Live paella catering in Riverhead, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Riverhead and the surrounding area.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Milestone birthday parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Book paella catering in Riverhead
Riverhead: venues, travel and local tips
Riverhead is about 1 mile west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. From the centre of Riverhead to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Sevenoaks station, about 0.8 miles south-east. Parks such as Montreal Park typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Riverhead, 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.
This part of Kent takes in TN13 and TN14. Whether your event is on London Road, Hamlin Road and Witches Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For events just outside Riverhead, we cover Dunton Green (1 mile north), Bessels Green (1 mile south-west), Sevenoaks (1 mile east), Chipstead (1 mile west) and Kippington (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kemsing Castle Bank (3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Museum (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Riverhead includes Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Trinity School (within half a mile north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Beehive Public House (less than half a mile west)
Paella catering in Riverhead, cooked live
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. Once it’s ready, we serve it hot from the pan. Whether it’s engagement and anniversary parties and christenings and family gatherings, we will put together a menu of black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella and more.
There may be a hall or club near Riverhead if your garden is small; any can work for paella, with permission and somewhere outside to cook. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. Planning an evening event in Riverhead? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or TN13 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Paella compared with other options
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and normally costs more per head. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Riverhead hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a paella that stands on its own. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
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How we price paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Your questions about paella catering in Riverhead
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Riverhead for guests?
Sevenoaks station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
How many paellas should we have?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can paella be the only main course?
It’s a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Perfect for your event in Riverhead
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Riverhead and Kent:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Big birthdays
- Community events and fairs
Historic houses near Riverhead include Knole House (2 miles south-east) and Quebec House (4.2 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether VAT is included
- 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