Kent · England
Paella Catering for Rolvenden Layne events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Rolvenden Layne: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Big birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
- Summer garden parties
Paella catering in Rolvenden Layne
About our paella catering in Rolvenden Layne
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, very little goes to waste, and the food arrives hot. That’s why it works for so many events. Popular choices include mixed paella, black rice and seafood paella, and we are regularly asked to cater festivals, fairs and school events and family celebrations and christenings.
For a rural spot like Rolvenden Layne, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. In Rolvenden Layne, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Rolvenden Layne
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Rolvenden Layne book us for occasions like:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Parish Church of St Mary, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
What paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space, if you can
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Where we can cook in Rolvenden Layne
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Rolvenden Layne
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
Catering an event in Rolvenden Layne
Rolvenden Layne is about 12 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. For paella catering in Rolvenden Layne, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Rolvenden Layne is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Rolvenden Layne to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Rolvenden Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Nearby historic houses include Smallhythe Place (2.5 miles east) and Great Dixter (3.7 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Rolvenden Layne is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cater events across the TN17 postcode area. From Maytham Road, Frensham Road and Winser Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. For events just outside Rolvenden Layne, we cover Rolvenden (1 mile north-west), Strood (1 mile north), West Cross (1 mile north-west), Newenden (2 miles south-west) and Small Hythe (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles north-east), Park Wood (14 miles north), Kennington (14 miles north-east) and New Romney (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include The C.M Booth Collection (0.9 miles north-west) and Benenden Hospital (3.3 miles north). Open spaces near Rolvenden Layne include Flatropers Wood.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Star Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
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More for events in Rolvenden Layne
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Count adults and children separately
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Rolvenden Layne? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd 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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Rolvenden Layne questions
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Rolvenden Layne close to London?
About 45 miles from central London.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Paella compared with other options
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
- 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