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Paella Catering for Throwley Forstal events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Throwley Forstal. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
- Office lunches and staff parties
Live paella catering in Throwley Forstal
About our paella catering in Throwley Forstal
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We will recommend what fits your event. We’re frequently asked to cater garden parties and summer barbecues and weddings, from canapés to evening food, with black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella.
In a rural place like Throwley Forstal, the setting does plenty of the work: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Planning an evening event in Throwley Forstal? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
Live paella in Throwley Forstal: local details
Throwley Forstal is about 4 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Throwley Forstal or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Throwley Forstal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Throwley Forstal to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
Historic houses near Throwley Forstal include Belmont House and Gardens (1.1 miles north). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Selling station, about 4.1 miles east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Throwley Forstal. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
For paella catering in ME13, we plan around your venue. Other places close to Throwley Forstal for paella catering include Throwley (1 mile north), Badlesmere (1 mile east), Sheldwich (2 miles north-east), Sheldwich Lees (2 miles north-east) and The Valley (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (3 miles north-west).
Nearby places to Throwley Forstal
More for events in Throwley Forstal
Why choose paella catering in Throwley Forstal?
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Throwley Forstal, people book us for occasions like:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Company summer parties
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long the team stays
- Payment terms and deposit
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Throwley Forstal: your questions answered
Is Throwley Forstal close to London?
About 44 miles from central London.
Is Throwley Forstal too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How much does paella catering cost in Throwley Forstal?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can we choose the seafood?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Do you cover Throwley Forstal?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Throwley Forstal is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in Throwley Forstal. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fast service from the pan
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Mention any other courses or food
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
- 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