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Paella Catering in West Farleigh
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in West Farleigh.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Paella catering in West Farleigh
Paella catering for your event in West Farleigh
The cooking is half the fun. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the smell does the rest. On the menu are vegan paella, paella Valenciana and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for milestone birthday parties and garden parties and summer barbecues.
In a hamlet or village like West Farleigh, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
Live paella or other catering?
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
What affects the price in West Farleigh
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Common questions in West Farleigh
What’s the nearest station to West Farleigh for guests?
East Farleigh station, about 1.4 miles east of the centre.
How far is West Farleigh from London?
About 29 miles from central London.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What’s in the pans
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it is often the first pan to empty.
Paella catering around West Farleigh
West Farleigh is about 3 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. For an event in West Farleigh, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. West Farleigh is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from West Farleigh to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Quarry Wood? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Oakwood Park Grammar School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
For paella catering in ME15, we plan around your venue and your guests. Other places close to West Farleigh for paella catering include Farleigh Green (1 mile east), Hoppers Corner (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile north-west), Barming Heath (1 mile north) and Kettle Corner (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Allington Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.9 miles north-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Tickled Trout pub (less than half a mile south-west)
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we usually call guests over.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
Who books paella catering in West Farleigh?
There’s no kitchen needed, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
Whatever you’re celebrating in West Farleigh, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Birthday celebrations
For a christening or wedding at a church such as All Saints Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Before you book anyone
- The venue requirements
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Allergen information for each dish
- How bad weather is handled
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. In West Farleigh, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- 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 it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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- 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