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Paella Catering in Wrotham
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Wrotham. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella catering in Wrotham
Paella catering in Wrotham, cooked live
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That is what we bring to events in Wrotham. On the menu are black rice, seafood paella and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for naming days and family parties and summer garden parties.
In a small place like Wrotham, events are usually in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Wrotham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Live paella in Wrotham: local details
Wrotham is about 6 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For paella catering in Wrotham, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Wrotham to London (about 22 miles away).
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Trosley Country Park? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Historic houses near Wrotham include Old Soar Manor (3.2 miles south) and Ightham Mote (3.9 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Wrotham is within about 6 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.
For paella catering in TN15, we plan around your venue and your guests. From High Street, Old London Road and West Street or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Wrotham for paella catering include Labour-in-vain (1 mile north), Fairseat (2 miles north-east), Trottiscliffe (2 miles east), Hodsoll Street (2 miles north) and Vigo Village (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2 miles south-east) and Ightham Court (1.3 miles south-west).
- Local schools include Borough Green Primary School (1.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The George And Dragon Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Wrotham
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
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Your questions about paella catering in Wrotham
Do you come out to small places like Wrotham?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Wrotham close to London?
About 22 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
How does live paella catering work?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cater in Wrotham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Wrotham is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Around midsummer it stays light in Wrotham until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Wrotham, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Tell us what else is being served
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that is when we invite guests up.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
Events we cater in Wrotham
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
In Wrotham and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St George, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
How we price paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
- 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