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Paella Catering in West Kingsdown
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in West Kingsdown. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Community events and fairs
- Retirement and leaving parties
Live paella catering in West Kingsdown
Paella catering in West Kingsdown, cooked live
One cooking area feeds plenty of people, very little goes to waste, and the food arrives hot. That’s why it works for so many events. Popular choices include black rice, vegan paella and vegetable paella, and we’re frequently booked for staff parties and work lunches and garden parties and summer barbecues.
A place like West Kingsdown often has a hall, a club or a pub garden nearby; live paella can work at any of them, given permission and outdoor space. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
How we price paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
Send us the date, your venue or TN15 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. Around midsummer it stays light in West Kingsdown until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Your questions about paella catering in West Kingsdown
Which station should guests use for West Kingsdown?
The closest is Eynsford station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of Saint Edmund?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can we choose the seafood?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Two or three is usual: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Is paella a full meal?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Where we can cook in West Kingsdown
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
Planning live paella in West Kingsdown
West Kingsdown is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in West Kingsdown, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. West Kingsdown is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from West Kingsdown to London (about 19 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Eynsford station, about 2.6 miles north-west. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of Saint Edmund, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. West Kingsdown is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
For paella catering in TN15, we plan around your venue and timings. Your event could be at a home on Church Road, London Road and Hever Wood Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Maplescombe (1 mile north-west), Knatts Valley (1 mile south-west), East Hill (1 mile south-west), Fawkham Green (2 miles north-east) and Ash (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (10 miles south).
A little further out are Otford Heritage Centre (3.8 miles south-west) and Eynsford Castle (2.6 miles north-west).
Towns and villages near West Kingsdown
What else we do in West Kingsdown
Live paella or other catering?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why West Kingsdown hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Drinks service on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Events we cater in West Kingsdown
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Whatever you’re celebrating in West Kingsdown, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversary celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as West Kingsdown CofE VC Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if it rains
- What the caterer needs from your venue
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is normally served with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will 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