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Paella Catering for Springhead events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Springhead.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Milestone birthday parties
Planning an event in Springhead?
Occasions we cook for in Springhead
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Springhead, people book us for occasions like:
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Painters Ash Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How late numbers can change
- If the price includes VAT
Paella catering in Springhead, made fresh on the day
A couple of different pans covers everyone: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Each is cooked separately, so diets are easy to manage. Whether it is christenings and family gatherings and milestone birthday parties, we will put together a menu of paella Valenciana, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
There may be a hall or club near Springhead if your garden is small; live paella can work at any of them, given permission and outdoor space. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Live paella or other catering?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Catering across Kent, including Springhead
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Tell us what else is being served
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
For event organisers in Springhead
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
What’s in the pans
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Springhead questions
Could we have live paella in Castle Hill Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How far is Springhead from London?
About 19 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Does paella work for big events?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you come to Springhead?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Springhead and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Around midsummer it stays light in Springhead until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- 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.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Nearby places to Springhead
Other catering in Springhead
Springhead: venues, travel and local tips
Springhead is about 1 mile west of Northfleet, in Kent. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Springhead and the surrounding area. We cater in 922 places across Kent. Our events stretch from Springhead to London (about 19 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Cobham College (4.1 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. Parks such as Castle Hill Park generally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
Anywhere in DA11, DA10 and DA13, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Gwynn Road, Fleet Road and Roman Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. With the A2 close by, Springhead is easy for us to reach with everything for your event. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Painters Ash (1 mile south-east), Northfleet (1 mile east), Northfleet Green (1 mile south), Betsham (1 mile south-west) and Ebbsfleet Valley (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Swanley (7 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Bluewater (2.5 miles west) and Gravesham Museum (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
- Local schools include Northfleet School for Girls (0.6 miles east) and Saint George's Church of England School (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Six Bells pub (0.8 miles east)
- 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