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Paella Catering in West Peckham
Looking for paella catering in West Peckham? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
Planning an event in West Peckham?
How our paella catering works in West Peckham
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields. Whether it’s anniversary celebrations and company summer parties, we’ll put together a menu of vegetable paella, vegan paella and mixed paella.
In a rural place like West Peckham, the setting does plenty of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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.
About the dishes
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Events we cater in West Peckham
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 around West Peckham:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
For guests coming by train, Wateringbury station is about 2.7 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Your questions about paella catering in West Peckham
Is West Peckham 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.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Dunstan?
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.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can paella be the only main course?
It is a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
What does paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read How we price And The cost guide.
West Peckham: venues, travel and local tips
West Peckham is about 5 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. For an event in West Peckham, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around West Peckham. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from West Peckham to London (about 26 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Mereworth Community Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Dunstan, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Paella catering in ME18 is planned around your venue and timings. Whether your event is on Church Road and Mereworth Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to West Peckham for paella catering include Swanton (1 mile north), Mereworth (1 mile north-east), Goose Green (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile north) and Herne Pound (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Hadlow Tower museum (2 miles south-west) and Ightham Court (4.4 miles north-west).
- Local schools include Hadlow Rural Community School (2.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Swan on the Green pub (within half a mile south-west)
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. In West Peckham, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, 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 set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Thinking about paella catering for your event in West Peckham? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Other catering in West Peckham
- 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