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Live paella catering in Warden, Kent
Planning paella catering in Warden? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Company summer parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Book paella catering in Warden
What paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Paella catering in Warden, cooked live
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. For leaving dos and retirements and summer garden parties, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and vegan paella and more.
For a rural spot like Warden, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
About the dishes
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is usually served with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Catering an event in Warden
Warden is about 4 miles east of Minster, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Warden, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For paella catering in ME12, we plan around your venue and your guests. Your event could be at a home on Melody Close, Imperial Drive and Waterside View or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Bay View (1 mile south-west), Mud Row (1 mile west), Leysdown-on-Sea (1 mile south-east), Eastchurch (2 miles west) and Minster (4 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles south-west), Whitstable (7 miles south-east), Faversham (6 miles south), Herne Bay (10 miles east) and Davington (6 miles south).
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
FAQs for Warden
Is Warden too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Warden close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
What does paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Which paellas do you recommend?
It depends on your guests. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Do you cater in Warden?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Warden is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, use our quote form.
Events we cater in Warden
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.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Warden:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Retirement and leaving parties
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deposit and payment dates
- The venue requirements
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Request clear labels at the serving table
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell usually draws people over. Planning an evening event in Warden? 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.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Warden? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Warden
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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