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Live paella catering in Sellindge, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Sellindge and the surrounding area.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Community events and fairs
- Company summer parties
Live paella catering in Sellindge
A closer look at the menu
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is generally served with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Paella catering for your event in Sellindge
Watching it cook is part of the experience. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the smell does the rest. For retirement and leaving parties and fairs, fêtes and festivals, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and paella Valenciana for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Sellindge, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
More for events in Sellindge
Planning live paella in Sellindge
Sellindge is about 4 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Sellindge and nearby villages. Sellindge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Sellindge Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Mary, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Sellindge, 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. The coast is within about 5 miles of Sellindge, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
For paella catering in TN25, we plan around your venue. Local streets include Downs Way, Woodlees Close and Swan Green; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Sellindge, we also cover Moorstock (1 mile north), Stanford (2 miles east), Postling (3 miles east), Stowting (3 miles north-east) and Skeete (3 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (6 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north) and Hythe (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (4.7 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (2.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
Where we can cook in Sellindge
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
Why choose live paella in Sellindge?
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Sellindge? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
The process
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell normally draws people over. Planning an evening event in Sellindge? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
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How we price paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
FAQs for Sellindge
Is Sellindge close to London?
About 55 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater 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.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
What seafood can we have?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
What is live paella catering?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Count adults and children separately
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Request clear labels at the serving table
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that’s when we invite guests up.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
- 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