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Paella Catering for Temple Ewell events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Temple Ewell and the surrounding area.
- Company summer parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella catering near Temple Ewell
Paella catering in Temple Ewell, cooked live
The cooking is half the fun. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the smell does the rest. For festivals, fairs and school events and retirement celebrations, we can cook mixed paella, black rice and vegan paella and more.
For a rural spot like Temple Ewell, the countryside is part of the appeal: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Who books paella catering in Temple Ewell?
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Temple Ewell and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Milestone birthday parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Parks such as Old Park Hill usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Space, access and power needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
Paella catering around Temple Ewell
Temple Ewell is about 2 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. For paella catering in Temple Ewell, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Temple Ewell. Temple Ewell is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Temple Ewell 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. The coast is within about 3 miles of Temple Ewell, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the CT16 and CT17 postcode area. From Park Road, Lower Road and Green Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Kearsney (1 mile south), River (1 mile south-east), Whitfield (1 mile north-east), Lydden (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Dover Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (0.9 miles east). Open spaces near Temple Ewell include Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include Dover Christ Church Academy (1.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak Cottage The Royal Oak Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Around midsummer it stays light in Temple Ewell until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Temple Ewell, and we will put together a menu and price.
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What’s in the pans
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, and a popular all-rounder.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Why choose live paella in Temple Ewell?
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Temple Ewell hosts choose us
- Drinks service on request
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
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FAQs for Temple Ewell
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How far is Temple Ewell from London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London.
Is paella enough as a main?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Which paella is most popular?
Two or three is usual: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. See the sample menu.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Tell us what else is being served
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we serve when guests are ready.
We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.
- 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