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Paella catering in TN25
Live paella catering across TN25, covering Finberry, Sellindge and Wye. For weddings, parties and corporate events, with every diet catered for.
Book live paella in TN25
Towns and villages in TN25
- Finberry
- Sellindge
- Wye
- Aldington
- Brabourne Lees
- Challock
- Mersham
- Smeeth
- Brook
- Potters Corner
- Boughton Lees
- Aldington Frith
- Barrowhill
- Stone Hill
- Brabourne
- Hastingleigh
- Paddock
- Stone Cross
- Stonestreet Green
- Bilting
- Bonnington
- Boughton Aluph
- Hassell Street
- Kempe's Corner
- Moorstock
- Stanford
- Stowting
- Hinxhill
- Stowting Common
- Bircholt Forstal
- Boughton Corner
- Cheeseman's Green
- Clap Hill
- Folly Town
- Lilyvale
- Pested
- Postling Green
- Ridgeway
- South Stour
- Westwell
- Ashford
- Kennington
- Godinton
- Bockhanger
- Park Farm
- Sevington
- Ram Lane
Catering in TN25
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- All catering
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: send us your details through our quote form.
How paella catering works in TN25
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. Popular choices include paella Valenciana, vegetable paella and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for milestone birthday parties and weddings and evening receptions.
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Prices in TN25
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Events in TN25 and across Kent
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Local landmarks in Finberry
Around Finberry, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near John Wallis Academy, Ashford Green Corridors and Church of St Mary and the streets around them. Finberry’s nearest station is Ashford International station, roughly 2 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find William Harvey Hospital (1.9 miles north-east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
Live paella across TN25: what to know
TN25 covers everything from Ashford, Kennington and Godinton to 42 small villages and hamlets, and live paella works in all of them. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within easy reach of places across TN25, where some venues have extra rules about vehicles and cooking. 9 of the places we cover in TN25 are within about 6 miles of the sea, so we frequently plan a sheltered cooking spot for the wind.
Finberry: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Finberry Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Ashford Green Corridors? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Planning an evening event in Finberry? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether travel is included
- Space, access and power needs
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Confirm allergies by email
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
Why live paella works
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, thanks to separate pans for each version. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Staff parties and work lunches
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
What paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
Thinking about paella catering for your event in TN25? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Common questions in TN25
What happens with live paella?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
- 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