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Live paella catering in Sarre, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Sarre. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Paella catering near Sarre
For event organisers in Sarre
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Sarre? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
About our paella catering in Sarre
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We’ll suggest what suits your event. On the menu are mixed paella, vegetable paella and paella Valenciana, and we are frequently booked for anniversaries and engagement parties and birthday celebrations.
Somewhere like Sarre, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Perfect for your event in Sarre
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Sarre and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Birthday celebrations
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Grove Ferry Picnic Area? Public parks typically need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- How each diet is kept separate
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. In Sarre, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- 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
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Count adults and children separately
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we time it carefully. If timings shift, we adapt.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
Nearby places to Sarre
More for events in Sarre
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it is often the first pan to empty.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Sarre: your questions answered
How far is Sarre from London?
About 58 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Sarre for guests?
Minster station, about 3.5 miles east of the centre.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Paella catering around Sarre
Sarre is about 5 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. From the centre of Sarre to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our events stretch from Sarre to Canterbury (8 miles away).
Historic houses near Sarre include Quex Park (4.1 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Sarre is within about 6 miles of the sea, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
We cover events in every part of the CT7 postcode area. Local streets include Island Road, Old Road and Chantry Park; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in St Nicholas at Wade (1 mile north-east), West Stourmouth (1 mile south), East Stourmouth (2 miles south), Monkton (2 miles east) and Upstreet (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (7 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles east), Broadstairs (8 miles east) and Whitstable (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Powell-Cotton Museum (3.8 miles north-east).
- Pubs nearby include Kings Head Inn (within half a mile east)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Events in Sarre and across Kent
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
- 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