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Live paella catering in Tutt Hill, Kent
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Tutt Hill: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
Book paella catering in Tutt Hill
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
About our paella catering in Tutt Hill
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. We cook seafood paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are frequently booked for weddings, from canapés to evening food and retirement celebrations.
In a rural place like Tutt Hill, the setting does plenty of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Is live paella right for your event?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Tutt Hill questions
What’s the nearest station to Tutt Hill for guests?
Charing station, about 2.1 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is paella enough as a main?
Paella is a meal in itself. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you come to Tutt Hill?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Tutt Hill and the rest of Kent. To check your date, use our quote form.
What is live paella catering?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Ask for labels on each pan
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
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.
Paella catering around Tutt Hill
Tutt Hill is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Tutt Hill to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Tutt Hill is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Tutt Hill to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Charing station is about 2.1 miles away. Historic houses near Tutt Hill include Godinton House (1.8 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. Tutt Hill is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
For paella catering in TN26, we plan around your venue and timings. Nearby, we also cater events in Ram Lane (1 mile north-west), Westwell Leacon (1 mile north-west), Hothfield (1 mile south), Westwell (1 mile north-east) and Potters Corner (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (4 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (5.1 miles south-east) and County Square (3.3 miles south-east).
How it works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Around midsummer it stays light in Tutt Hill until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Why choose paella catering in Tutt Hill?
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Festivals, fairs and school events
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like The Hayesbrook School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
- Staff numbers and hours
Nearby places to Tutt Hill
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How we price paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we are needed on site
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
What’s in the pans
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood.
- 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