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Paella catering in ME19
We cook at events in every part of the ME19 postcode district, including Kings Hill, East Malling and West Malling. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Live paella across ME19
Where we cater in ME19
- Kings Hill
- East Malling
- West Malling
- Leybourne
- Ryarsh
- Offham
- Wrotham Heath
- Trottiscliffe
- Birling
- Addington
- Well Street
- Snodland
- Holborough
- Larkfield
Catering in ME19
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
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Areas we cover
Paella catering across ME19
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields in and around ME19. We cook mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella, and we’re often booked for retirement and leaving parties and summer garden parties.
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
What you will pay
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A quote that spells everything out
- Catering across Kent, including ME19
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Landmarks near Kings Hill
Events here are often close to The Malling School, Manor Park Country Park and Church of St John the Baptist. Kings Hill’s nearest station is West Malling station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Maidstone Hospital (3.4 miles east) and Leybourne Castle (2.3 miles north).
Catering events across ME19
There are 3 towns and 9 villages and hamlets in ME19, so the setting can be anything from Kings Hill, Snodland and East Malling to a quiet hamlet: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
Kings Hill: If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St John the Baptist, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Parks such as Manor Park Country Park normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. Planning an evening event in Kings Hill? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
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.
What affects the price in ME19
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
Common questions in ME19
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Is paella a full meal?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
- 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