Kent · England
Paella Catering for Underling Green events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Underling Green.
- Retirement celebrations
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Family celebrations and christenings
Paella catering in Underling Green
Planning live paella in Underling Green
Underling Green is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Underling Green and nearby villages. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Underling Green to Canterbury (25 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Marden station is about 1.5 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Underling Green. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cook at events all over the TN12 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Milebush (1 mile south-west), St Ann's Green (1 mile south), Wanshurst Green (1 mile south), Cross-at-Hand (1 mile east) and Rabbit's Cross (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles north), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles west) and Kings Hill (7 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Oakwood Hospital (5.5 miles north) and South East Romany Museum (1.3 miles south).
Paella catering for your event in Underling Green
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field. We’re frequently asked to cater summer garden parties and christenings and family gatherings, with seafood paella, vegan paella and paella Valenciana.
In a hamlet or village like Underling Green, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Underling Green
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Underling Green hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
What paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
Planning paella catering in Underling Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Put allergy details in writing
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Request clear labels at the serving table
After service, we pack down our cooking area.
We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.
Your questions about paella catering in Underling Green
What’s the nearest station to Underling Green for guests?
The closest is Marden station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is paella a full meal?
Yes. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Which paellas do you recommend?
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 offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
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How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Planning an evening event in Underling Green? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- 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.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Who books paella catering in Underling Green?
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, thanks to separate pans for each version. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Underling Green, people book us for events such as:
- Community events and fairs
- Garden get-togethers
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Naming days and family parties
Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (5 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- Space, access and power needs
- How bad weather is handled
- Staff numbers and hours
A closer look at the menu
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It is the pan people photograph.
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
- 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