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Paella Catering for Wierton events
Planning paella catering in Wierton? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden get-togethers
Paella catering near Wierton
Paella catering for your event in Wierton
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Typical bookings include leaving dos and retirements and big birthdays, serving vegan paella, paella Valenciana and black rice.
In a small place like Wierton, events are usually in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Where we can cook in Wierton
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
Paella compared with other options
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 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.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Catering across Kent, including Wierton
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Around midsummer it stays light in Wierton until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, 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.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
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Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is generally served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
FAQs for Wierton
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Wierton close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Should we have more than one paella?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Is paella enough as a main?
Yes. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course, and tapas or dessert can be added.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you bring everything you need?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
It is ideal. Big pans feed a lot of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Wierton: venues, travel and local tips
Wierton is about 3 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the ME17 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our events stretch from Wierton to Canterbury (23 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Peter, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (2.5 miles north-east) and Leeds Castle (3.9 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Wierton. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Paella catering in ME17 is planned around your venue and your guests. Local streets include East Hall Hill and Wierton Hill; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Wierton, we cover Chart Sutton (1 mile north-east), Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile north-west), Boughton Green (1 mile north-west), Park Wood (1 mile north) and Five Wents (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Valence Castle (2 miles east) and The Mall Maidstone (3.9 miles north).
- Nearby schools include Cornwallis Academy (1.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Cock Inn (0.8 miles north-west)
Who books paella catering in Wierton?
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Whatever you are celebrating in Wierton, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Naming days and family parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Garden get-togethers
- Company summer parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Boughton Monchelsea Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When final numbers are due
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
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What else we do in Wierton
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many guests are eating
- How long we’re needed on site
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Wierton? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
For event organisers in Wierton
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Wierton? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
- 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