Kent · England
Live paella catering in Twitton, Kent
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Twitton: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella catering near Twitton
Live paella or other catering?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A clear, itemised quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Events in Twitton and across Kent
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Paella catering for your event in Twitton
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and paella Valenciana, and we’re regularly asked to cater birthday celebrations and anniversaries and engagement parties.
Somewhere as small as Twitton, a garden or field is often the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Where we can cook in Twitton
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Twitton? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning live paella in Twitton
Twitton is about 2 miles north of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Twitton will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Twitton to London (17 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Twitton Mission Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Polhill Bank? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Twitton is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
This part of Kent takes in TN14, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater events in Sepham Heath (1 mile north-west), Otford (1 mile east), Shoreham (1 mile north), Halstead (2 miles north-west) and Knockholt Pound (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Dartford (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (9 miles south-east), Northfleet (11 miles north-east) and Swanley (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Kemsing Castle Bank (2.7 miles east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Twitton includes Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Twitton include Trinity School (1.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rising Sun pub (under half a mile south-east)
Why choose paella catering in Twitton?
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Birthday celebrations
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Otford Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Twitton questions
How far is Twitton from London?
About 17 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We are having a ceremony at Twitton Mission Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you cook indoors?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes, that’s what it’s made for. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Towns and villages near Twitton
Also in Twitton
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
The process
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Around midsummer it stays light in Twitton until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
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.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It is often the most popular pan at an event.
- 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