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Paella catering in DA3
Paella, tapas and desserts across DA3, from Hartley, New Barn and New Ash Green. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.
Paella catering in DA3
Places in DA3
What we do in DA3
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Live paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: fill in our quote form.
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Our paella catering in DA3
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. Once it’s ready, we serve it hot from the pan. Popular choices include vegan paella, black rice and paella Valenciana, and we’re frequently booked for family celebrations and christenings and summer garden parties.
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
What it costs in DA3
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Catering across Kent, including DA3
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Get a quote
Planning paella catering in DA3? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Landmarks near Hartley
Locally, our events take us close to Longfield Academy, Railway Tavern and Church of Saint Mary and the streets around them. Nearby too are Hartley Primary Academy (within half a mile south-west) and Rectory Meadow (0.5 miles north-west). The nearest railway station is Longfield station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Darent Valley Hospital (4 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4.1 miles north). The countryside around Hartley includes Sawyers Lake.
Live paella across DA3: what to know
There are 3 towns and 6 villages and hamlets in DA3, so the setting can be anything from Hartley, New Barn and New Ash Green to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Hartley: Parks such as Rectory Meadow normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. For guests coming by train, Longfield station is about 0.8 miles away. In Hartley, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
How we price paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Who books paella catering?
There is no kitchen needed, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in DA3 and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Naming days and family parties
- Milestone birthday parties
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Questions from DA3
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
- 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