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Live paella catering in Sevenscore, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Sevenscore.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Live paella catering in Sevenscore
About our paella catering in Sevenscore
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. On the menu are black rice, seafood paella and vegan paella, and we’re frequently booked for engagement and anniversary parties and weddings, from canapés to evening food.
For a rural spot like Sevenscore, 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. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
Why choose paella catering in Sevenscore?
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Sevenscore book us for occasions like:
- Naming days and family parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Sandwich and Pegwell Bay? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
Before booking anyone
- The wet-weather plan
- Space, access and power needs
- Staff numbers and hours
- Travel and parking costs
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Tell us what else is being served
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. In Sevenscore, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Sevenscore, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Planning live paella in Sevenscore
Sevenscore is about 3 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. For an event in Sevenscore, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Sevenscore. Sevenscore is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Sevenscore to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Thanet Parkway station, about 0.7 miles east. For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Mary, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The coast is within about 4 miles of Sevenscore, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
We cater events across CT12. Other places close to Sevenscore for paella catering include Cliffs End (1 mile east), Way (1 mile north-west), Ebbsfleet (1 mile south), Richborough Port (2 miles south) and Manston (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (4 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (3 miles east), Broadstairs (4 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Westwood Cross (3 miles north-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (2.8 miles east). Not far away are Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local pubs include The Sportsman pub (0.9 miles east)
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
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
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Sevenscore questions
Could we have live paella in Sandwich and Pegwell Bay?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Is Sevenscore 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.
Do you cater in Sevenscore?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Sevenscore is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
What happens with live paella?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook in front of your guests, and serve when you are ready to eat.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can we choose the seafood?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu.
A closer look at the menu
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it is frequently the first pan to empty.
Why choose live paella in Sevenscore?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Catering across Kent, including Sevenscore
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See How we price Or The cost guide.
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More for events in Sevenscore
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
- 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