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Paella catering in TN14
Paella, tapas and desserts across TN14, covering Otford, Sevenoaks Weald and Halstead. For weddings, parties and corporate events, with every diet catered for.
Paella catering in TN14
Towns and villages in TN14
- Otford
- Sevenoaks Weald
- Halstead
- Knockholt Pound
- Shoreham
- Badgers Mount
- Sundridge
- Hazelwood
- Cudham
- Ide Hill
- Knockholt
- Horns Green
- Burlings
- Chevening
- Goathurst Common
- Hall's Green
- Sepham Heath
- Twitton
- Sevenoaks
- Riverhead
- Greatness
- Kippington
- Bessels Green
- Dunton Green
- Pratt's Bottom
- Chipstead
- Woodhatch
Our catering across TN14
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Live paella catering
- See all our catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: use our quote form.
Paella catering in TN14: what to expect
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. We’re frequently asked to cater family celebrations and christenings and community events and fairs, serving vegan paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella.
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- 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.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Cost
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
- Events in TN14 and across Kent
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
What’s near Otford
Locally, our events take us close to Otford Primary School, St Michael's Preparatory School and Church of St Bartholomew, among other places. Other local landmarks include Fackenden Down (0.9 miles north), The Woodman pub (within half a mile north) and Knole Academy (1.7 miles south). There is a railway station in Otford itself: Otford station. Well-known places in the area include Kemsing Castle Bank (1.7 miles east) and Otford Heritage Centre (under half a mile south-east). Open spaces near Otford include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Paella catering in TN14: local guide
Across TN14, we cook in 3 towns and 22 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Sevenoaks, Otford and Riverhead or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings. Parts of TN14 are within a few miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check venue rules on vehicles and cooking for countryside events.
Otford: If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Otford Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, Otford station is in Otford itself. In Otford, 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.
Occasions we cook for in TN14
It needs no kitchen, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Whatever you’re celebrating in TN14, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
What affects the price in TN14
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
TN14 questions
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Which paella is most popular?
Most events choose two or three: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. Our menu lists the options.
What equipment do you bring?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including TN14.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in 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