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Paella catering in TN13
We cook at events in every part of the TN13 postcode district, including Sevenoaks, Riverhead and Greatness. Everything is cooked live on the day.
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Where we cater in TN13
Our catering across TN13
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
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Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: fill in our quote form.
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Our paella catering in TN13
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. When it’s ready, it is served straight from the pan. Popular choices include seafood paella, paella Valenciana and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for weddings, from canapés to evening food and staff parties and work lunches.
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- 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.
Pricing in TN13
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why hosts in TN13 choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Near you in Sevenoaks
We cook for events around New Beacon School, The Rifleman pub and Knole Academy, among other places. Nearby too are St John the Baptist (under half a mile east), Montreal Park (0.8 miles west) and Sevenoaks Primary School (under half a mile north). There’s a railway station in Sevenoaks itself: Sevenoaks station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Sevenoaks include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Planning live paella in TN13
There are 3 towns and 3 villages and hamlets in TN13, so the setting can be anything from Sevenoaks, Riverhead and Greatness to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within easy reach of places across TN13, so check venue rules on vehicles and cooking for countryside events.
Sevenoaks: For guests coming by train, Sevenoaks has its own station, Sevenoaks station. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Montreal Park? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. In Sevenoaks, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, 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.
About the dishes
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it is often the first pan to empty.
What affects the price in TN13
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and normally costs more per head. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- The wet-weather plan
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- VAT, if it applies
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Put allergy details in writing
- Mention any other courses or food
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
FAQs for TN13
Does paella work for big events?
Very much so. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including TN13.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
- 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