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Live paella catering in Westwood, Kent
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Westwood: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Anniversary celebrations
- Company summer parties
Paella catering in Westwood
Paella catering in Westwood, cooked live
One cooking area feeds plenty of people, very little goes to waste, and the food is served hot. It’s why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Whether it is community events and fairs and birthday celebrations, we can cook black rice, vegetable paella and mixed paella.
Somewhere as small as Westwood, a garden or field is often the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
How it works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Around midsummer it stays light in Westwood until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Westwood
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Events we cater in Westwood
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Big birthdays
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Company summer parties
- Naming days and family parties
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Jumping Downs? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- Who provides the crockery
- The deposit and payment dates
- Staff numbers and hours
Westwood: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Westwood for guests?
Bekesbourne station, about 4.1 miles north of the centre.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Should we have more than one paella?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
About the dishes
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It’s frequently the most popular pan at an event.
What affects the price in Westwood
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Westwood, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Live paella or other catering?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning live paella in Westwood
Westwood is about 5 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Events in Westwood are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 922 places across Kent.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 4.1 miles north. Nearby historic houses include Acrise Place (4.9 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Westwood, 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.
We cater events across CT4 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Marley (1 mile east), Heart's Delight (2 miles east), Bishopsbourne (2 miles north-east), Kingston (2 miles north-east) and Derringstone (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Canterbury Castle (5 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.2 miles north).
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- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
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