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Live paella catering in Well Head, Kent
Looking for paella catering in Well Head? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Big birthdays
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Family celebrations and christenings
Paella catering near Well Head
Paella catering for your event in Well Head
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Every pan is cooked on its own. Whether it’s garden parties and summer barbecues and office lunches and staff parties, we can cook vegetable paella, mixed paella and vegan paella.
In a hamlet or village like Well Head, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Questions from Well Head
Is Well Head too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Well Head?
Adisham station, about 2 miles south-west of the centre.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes, that is what it’s made for. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood.
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.
How we price paella catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- How long we are needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Towns and villages near Well Head
What else we do in Well Head
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Mention any other courses or food
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Count adults and children separately
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we serve when guests are ready.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
How the day works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Around midsummer it stays light in Well Head 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 is dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Related guides
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Live paella or other catering?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Well Head
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A clear, itemised quote
- Events in Well Head and across Kent
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in Well Head
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
In Well Head and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Community events and fairs
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family celebrations and christenings
For guests coming by train, Adisham station is about 2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the team stays
- When final numbers are due
Well Head: venues, travel and local tips
Well Head is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. For paella catering in Well Head, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Wingham Primary School, can book us as a food stall. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Mary's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
We cook at events all over the CT3 postcode area and the streets around it. Close by, we cover events in Wingham (1 mile north-west), Twitham (1 mile east), Wingham Well (1 mile west), Broomhill (1 mile north) and Wingham Green (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5 miles west). Open spaces near Well Head include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (0.5 miles north-west)
- 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