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Live paella catering in Worth, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Worth. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Community events and fairs
- Milestone birthday parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
Live paella catering in Worth
Paella catering in Worth, made fresh on the day
There is something generous about paella: giant pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It turns a meal into an occasion. On the menu are vegan paella, paella Valenciana and black rice, and typical bookings are for fairs, fêtes and festivals and leaving dos and retirements.
Somewhere like Worth, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Your questions about paella catering in Worth
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook near the sea around Worth?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
How does live paella catering work?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
Is paella enough as a main?
Yes. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How long do you need on site?
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.
Which paellas do you recommend?
It depends on your guests. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
Planning live paella in Worth
Worth is about 3 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Worth, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Worth is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Walmer Castle (4.5 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 1.1 miles north. Worth is within about 4 miles of the sea, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
We cater events across CT14. Streets in the area include The Street, Temple Way and St Crispin Close, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Worth, we cover Felderland (1 mile west), Ham (1 mile south-west), Hacklinge (1 mile south-east), Statenborough (1 mile west) and Sandwich (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (9 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (6 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (2.7 miles south-east) and The Precinct Toy Collection (1.5 miles north). The countryside around Worth includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Sandwich Technology School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Blue Pigeons pub (within half a mile north-east)
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
What paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is generally served with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A clear, itemised quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Towns and villages near Worth
Other catering in Worth
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Evenings in Worth stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, tell us 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’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
- 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