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Paella Catering for Sevenoaks Weald events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Sevenoaks Weald.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Book paella catering in Sevenoaks Weald
Paella catering in Sevenoaks Weald, cooked live
Keep it simple, or go all out: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We will recommend what fits your event. Typical bookings include weddings and evening receptions and office lunches and staff parties, serving vegetable paella, paella Valenciana and seafood paella.
In a small place like Sevenoaks Weald, events are generally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
How we price paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it is frequently the first pan to empty.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
Towns and villages near Sevenoaks Weald
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For event organisers in Sevenoaks Weald
Organising a club, school or community event in Sevenoaks Weald? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Why choose live paella in Sevenoaks Weald?
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Sevenoaks Weald hosts choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Catering an event in Sevenoaks Weald
Sevenoaks Weald is about 3 miles south of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We bring paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Sevenoaks Weald and nearby villages. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 22 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Knole House (2.1 miles north) and Ightham Mote (3.7 miles north-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Hildenborough station, about 2.3 miles south-east. Sevenoaks Weald is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, 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.
Here we cover the TN14 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Church Road, Knole Close and Windmill Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Sevenoaks Weald, we cover Hall's Green (1 mile south), Woodhatch (1 mile south-east), Goathurst Common (2 miles north-west), Kippington (2 miles north) and Charcott (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles south-east) and Northfleet (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Chiddingstone Castle (4.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Barden Lake and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Sevenoaks Weald questions
Is Sevenoaks Weald too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Sevenoaks Weald?
Hildenborough station, about 2.3 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes. Big pans feed a lot of people, and service from the pan is quick.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Planning an evening event in Sevenoaks Weald? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s 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.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we cook for in Sevenoaks Weald
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Company summer parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Weald Community Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- 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