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Paella Catering in Wichling
Planning paella catering in Wichling? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Birthday celebrations
- Weddings and evening receptions
Planning an event in Wichling?
About our paella catering in Wichling
Keep it simple, or go all out: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We will suggest what suits your event. Popular choices include vegetable paella, black rice and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for engagement and anniversary parties and garden get-togethers.
Somewhere as small as Wichling, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it is frequently the first pan to empty.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Why choose paella catering in Wichling?
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
In Wichling and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Community events and fairs
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Margaret, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Before you book anyone
- When final numbers are due
- Space, access and power needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if it rains
Where we can cook in Wichling
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Live paella in Wichling: local details
Wichling is about 5 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For an event in Wichling, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Wichling. Wichling is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Historic houses near Wichling include Belmont House and Gardens (4.1 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Doddington Place Gardens? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Wichling is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area. For events just outside Wichling, we cover Doddington (1 mile north-east), Hollybushes (1 mile north-west), Bluetown (1 mile north), Payden Street (1 mile south) and West Street (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (2.4 miles north-east).
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. In Wichling, the sun sets at about 9:15pm 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 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- 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.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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What paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- How many courses
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
More for events in Wichling
Paella compared with other options
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Wichling hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A clear, itemised quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Common questions in Wichling
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Margaret: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far is Wichling from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you cater in Wichling?
We do. Wichling is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
- 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