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Paella Catering for Wye events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Wye.
- Birthday celebrations
- Naming days and family parties
- Company summer parties
Paella catering in Wye
About our paella catering in Wye
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field. Whether it is staff parties and work lunches and garden parties and summer barbecues, we can cook vegan paella, mixed paella and black rice for your guests.
In a rural place like Wye, the setting does a lot of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Wye
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
Other catering in Wye
Occasions we cook for in Wye
Live paella is food and a show in one. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Office lunches and staff parties
Historic houses near Wye include Godinton House (4.8 miles west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
Planning live paella in Wye
Wye is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. We bring paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Wye and nearby villages. We cook in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Wye station is in Wye itself. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of Saint Gregory and Saint Martin, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about a mile of Wye. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Wherever your event is in TN25, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on High Street, Church Street and The Green or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Wye, we cover Kempe's Corner (1 mile west), Boughton Corner (1 mile north-west), Boughton Aluph (1 mile north-west), Brook (2 miles south-east) and Folly Town (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Nearby you will also find County Square (3.8 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (3.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Schools near Wye include Wye School (less than half a mile north-east) and Wye School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The New Flying Horse pub (under half a mile east)
Wye: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Wye?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is paella enough as a main?
Yes. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main, and tapas or dessert can be added.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Count adults and children separately
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that’s when we invite guests up.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
Paella compared with other options
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Around midsummer it stays light in Wye until about 9:15pm; 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.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Planning paella catering in Wye? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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What paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Wye? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
- 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