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Paella Catering in Watt's Cross
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Watt's Cross. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Christenings and family gatherings
Paella catering for Watt's Cross events
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Request clear labels at the serving table
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we serve when guests are ready.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
About our paella catering in Watt's Cross
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields. Typical bookings include fairs, fêtes and festivals and weddings, from canapés to evening food, with mixed paella, seafood paella and paella Valenciana.
Somewhere as small as Watt's Cross, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
What paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Watt's Cross
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Retirement celebrations
- Milestone birthday parties
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Parish Church of St John, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
- How each diet is kept separate
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. 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 choose Love Paella in Watt's Cross
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A clear, itemised quote
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. Evenings in Watt's Cross stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is 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 paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
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Catering an event in Watt's Cross
Watt's Cross is about 3 miles north-west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN11 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Hildenborough Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Nearby historic houses include Ightham Mote (3 miles north-east) and Knole House (3.1 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Watt's Cross, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
For paella catering in TN11, we plan around your venue and timings. If your venue is just outside Watt's Cross, we also cover Hildenborough (1 mile south-east), Stocks Green (1 mile south), Coldharbour (1 mile east), Hilden Park (2 miles south-east) and Underriver (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south), Tonbridge (3 miles south-east) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Castle (2.7 miles south-east) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (3.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Watt's Cross include Dryhill Nature Reserve and Barden Lake.
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For event organisers in Watt's Cross
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Watt's Cross questions
Is Watt's Cross close to London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Watt's Cross?
Hildenborough station, about 0.6 miles south of the centre.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How does live paella catering work?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook while everyone watches, and serve when you are ready to eat.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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