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Paella Catering for Yopps Green events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Yopps Green.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Summer garden parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Paella catering near Yopps Green
Paella catering for your event in Yopps Green
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That is exactly what we bring to your event in Yopps Green. Typical bookings include family celebrations and christenings and anniversary celebrations, serving mixed paella, seafood paella and black rice.
Somewhere as small as Yopps Green, a garden or field is often the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
How it works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. Around midsummer it stays light in Yopps Green until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
About the dishes
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Why choose paella catering in Yopps Green?
It needs no kitchen, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Retirement celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Plaxtol Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
- How each diet is kept separate
- If the price includes VAT
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
How we price paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Yopps Green? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Catering an event in Yopps Green
Yopps Green is about 5 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. For an event in Yopps Green, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Yopps Green. Yopps Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Yopps Green to London (23 miles away).
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Plaxtol Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (1.1 miles east) and Ightham Mote (1.2 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Yopps Green, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
This part of Kent takes in TN15, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Sheet Hill and Yopps Green, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Yopps Green, we also cover Sheet Hill (1 mile north-west), Ivy Hatch (1 mile west), Ightham (1 mile north-west), Shipbourne (1 mile south) and Oldbury (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Ightham Court (2.1 miles north) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.6 miles west).
- Schools near Yopps Green include Wrotham School (2.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Plough Public House (0.9 miles north-east)
Common questions in Yopps Green
How far is Yopps Green from London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cook indoors?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
How many paellas should we have?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Request clear labels at the serving table
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we serve when guests are ready.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
Paella compared with other options
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Catering across Kent, including Yopps Green
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
- 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