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Live paella catering in West Yoke, Kent
Planning paella catering in West Yoke? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Garden get-togethers
Live paella catering in West Yoke
Paella catering in West Yoke, cooked live
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. On the menu are vegan paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella, and we’re often booked for office lunches and staff parties and anniversaries and engagement parties.
Somewhere like West Yoke, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Paella compared with other options
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in West Yoke. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Events in West Yoke and across Kent
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
About the dishes
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It is the pan people photograph.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
Planning live paella in West Yoke
West Yoke is about 5 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in West Yoke and the surrounding area. We cook in 922 places across Kent. We cook right across the region, from West Yoke to London (about 19 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Lullingstone Castle (4.4 miles west) and Cobham College (4.7 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of West Yoke. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Wherever your event is in TN15, we can bring paella catering to you. From Butler's Place, Ash Road and Manor Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Ash (1 mile south), Fawkham Green (1 mile west), Speed Gate (1 mile west), Stansted (2 miles south) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles west) and Darent Valley Hospital (5.2 miles north).
- Schools near West Yoke include Longfield Academy (2.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The White Swan Public House (0.5 miles south)
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Around midsummer it stays light in West Yoke until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised 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.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in West Yoke, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Your questions about paella catering in West Yoke
Do you come out to small places like West Yoke?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is West Yoke close to London?
About 19 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Which paellas suit our guests?
It depends on your guests. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
What paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
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