Kent · England
Paella catering in TN30
We cater across all of the TN30 postcode district, which takes in Tenterden, St Michaels and Wittersham. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
Live paella across TN30
Places in TN30
- Tenterden
- St Michaels
- Wittersham
- Stone in Oxney
- The Stocks
- Parkgate
- Acton
- Broad Tenterden
- London Beach
- Leigh Green
- Small Hythe
- Stone Corner
- Reading Street
What we do in TN30
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- See all our catering
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Postcodes nearby
Across Kent
Towns and villages in Kent
All areas
How paella catering works in TN30
A couple of different pans covers everyone: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Each is cooked separately. Typical bookings include fairs, fêtes and festivals and weddings, from canapés to evening food, with paella Valenciana, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat.
- 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.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
What it costs in TN30
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover TN30 and the whole of Kent
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or TN30 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Near you in Tenterden
We cook for events around Parish Church of St Mildred, Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre and Turners Field and the streets around them. You will also find Tenterden Infant School (within half a mile south-west) and The Vine Inn (less than half a mile south-west). Other landmarks nearby include Tenterden and District Museum (less than half a mile west) and Benenden Hospital (3.4 miles west).
Catering events across TN30
From Tenterden, St Michaels and Wittersham to 12 villages and hamlets, events across TN30 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella suits every kind of setting. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access. 5 of the places we cover in TN30 are within about 6 miles of the sea, so we often plan a sheltered cooking spot for the wind.
Tenterden: For a christening or wedding at a church such as Parish Church of St Mildred, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Tenterden Infant School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Evenings in Tenterden 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.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Mention any other courses or food
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
Paella is best eaten as soon as it’s ready, so we serve when guests are ready.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
Events we cater in TN30
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
In TN30 and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Community events and fairs
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
How we price paella catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Your questions about paella catering in TN30
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can we choose the seafood?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu, including premium options if you want 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