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Live paella catering in Wissenden, Kent
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Wissenden and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Retirement celebrations
Paella catering in Wissenden
Live paella or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Wissenden hosts choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
How our paella catering works in Wissenden
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, very little goes to waste, and the food is served hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Typical bookings include retirement celebrations and engagement and anniversary parties, serving vegetable paella, vegan paella and black rice.
Somewhere as small as Wissenden, a garden or field is often the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Occasions we cook for in Wissenden
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Wissenden, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Company summer parties
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Bethersden Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who provides the crockery
- What happens if it rains
- Travel and parking costs
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Where we can cook in Wissenden
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Ask for labels on each pan
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Your questions about paella catering in Wissenden
How far is Wissenden from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Wissenden for guests?
Pluckley station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Which paellas suit our guests?
It depends on your guests. A chicken or mixed paella is usually the most popular, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Yes, that’s what it is made for. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Planning an evening event in Wissenden? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Paella catering around Wissenden
Wissenden is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Wissenden and the surrounding area. Wissenden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 1.5 miles north-east. Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (4.8 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
We cover events in every part of the TN26 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Wissenden for paella catering include Maltman's Hill (1 mile north), Bethersden (1 mile south-east), Further Quarter (2 miles south-west), Chambers' Green (2 miles north-east) and Fir Toll (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Davington (14 miles north-east) and Foley Park (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (6 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (1 mile north-west).
- 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