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Live paella catering in Broadwater Down, Kent
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Broadwater Down.
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Garden get-togethers
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Paella catering in Broadwater Down
Paella catering in Broadwater Down, made fresh on the day
Paella is generous food: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It turns a meal into an occasion. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, paella Valenciana and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for birthday celebrations and weddings, from canapés to evening food.
A place like Broadwater Down frequently has a hall, a club or a pub garden nearby; live paella can work at any of them, given permission and outdoor space. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, and a popular all-rounder.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s the pan people photograph.
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Live paella or other catering?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Broadwater Down
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Broadwater Down: your questions answered
Is Broadwater Down close to London?
About 30 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Broadwater Down for guests?
Tunbridge Wells station, about 0.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How much does paella catering cost in Broadwater Down?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Catering an event in Broadwater Down
Broadwater Down is about 1 mile south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We bring paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Broadwater Down. Broadwater Down is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Broadwater Down to Brighton (26 miles away).
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Mark's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Broadwater Down Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Broadwater Down is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Paella catering in TN2, TN4 and TN1 is planned around your venue. Streets in the area include Frant Road, Eridge Road and Ramslye Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. You will find Broadwater Down on the A267, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. If your venue is just outside Broadwater Down, we also cover Hawkenbury (1 mile east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile north-east), Rusthall (2 miles north-west), Langton Green (2 miles north-west) and Bells Yew Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Tonbridge (6 miles north), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (7 miles north-east), Southborough (3 miles north) and Edenbridge (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Corn Exchange (0.5 miles north-east) and The Amelia (1.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Rose Hill School (1.5 miles north) and Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (1.6 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Sir Alf Ramsey pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Evenings in Broadwater Down stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us what else is being served
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Perfect for your event in Broadwater Down
There’s no kitchen needed, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Tunbridge Wells station, about 0.9 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Payment terms and deposit
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
- 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