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Live paella catering in Broad Ford, Kent
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Broad Ford.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Retirement celebrations
Paella catering near Broad Ford
Occasions we cook for in Broad Ford
It needs no kitchen, so it is at home in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Broad Ford, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Garden get-togethers
- Company summer parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Marden station, about 3.6 miles north-east.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The venue requirements
About our paella catering in Broad Ford
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That is what we bring to events in Broad Ford. We cook seafood paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for naming days and family parties and company summer parties.
In a hamlet or village like Broad Ford, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Have seats for most of your guests
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
Common questions in Broad Ford
Is Broad Ford too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Broad Ford from London?
About 35 miles from central London.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you come to Broad Ford?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Broad Ford. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Are premium seafood options available?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
What affects the price in Broad Ford
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Paella catering around Broad Ford
Broad Ford is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Anywhere in TN12, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Horsmonden Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Thinking of a picnic-style party in The Gill? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Broad Ford is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cover events in every part of the TN12 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Broad Ford for paella catering include Capel Cross (1 mile north), Brandfold (1 mile east), Smallbridge (1 mile south-west), Horsmonden (1 mile north-west) and Hazel Street (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Old Scotney Castle (3.1 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Broad Ford include Bewl Water.
- Pubs nearby include The Gun And Spitroast Public House And Rear Courtyard (0.9 miles north-west)
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Nearby places to Broad Ford
What else we do in Broad Ford
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Planning an evening event in Broad Ford? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- 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.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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