Kent · England
Paella catering in ME16
We cook at events in every part of the ME16 postcode district, which takes in Allington, Fant and Tovil. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
Paella catering in ME16
Places in ME16
Events we cater in ME16
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Wedding paella catering
- See all our catering
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: fill in our quote form.
Our paella catering in ME16
Watching it cook is part of the experience. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the aroma does the rest. We cook seafood paella, vegetable paella and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for community events and fairs and office lunches and staff parties.
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
What you’ll pay
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- We cover ME16 and the whole of Kent
- Fast service from the pan
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Around Allington
Locally, our events take us close to The Maplesden Noakes School, St. Nicholas' Church and St. Simon Stock Catholic School. You’ll also find Allington Primary School (less than half a mile north-west), Malta Inn (0.8 miles north-east) and Whatman Park (0.8 miles south-east). The closest station to Allington is Barming station, about 0.8 miles west. A little further out are Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum (1.3 miles south-east) and Fremlin Walk (1.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
Paella catering in ME16: local guide
There are 3 towns and 4 villages and hamlets in ME16, so whether your event is in Maidstone, Foley Park and Allington or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
Allington: For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Barming station, about 0.8 miles west. Historic houses near Allington include Stoneacre (4.2 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. Evenings in Allington stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
Who books paella catering?
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Here are some of the events we cook for around ME16:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Big birthdays
Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it is frequently the first pan to empty.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It is normally the most photographed pan.
For event organisers in ME16
Organising a club, school or community event in ME16? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Tell us what else is being served
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
What affects the price in ME16
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
ME16: your questions answered
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Is paella a full meal?
Paella is a meal in itself. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
How much does paella catering cost in ME16?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
- 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