Kent · England
Paella Catering for Chiddingstone Causeway events
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Chiddingstone Causeway and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Book paella catering in Chiddingstone Causeway
How our paella catering works in Chiddingstone Causeway
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there’s very little waste, and the food arrives hot. That’s why it works for so many events. We cook vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella, and we are regularly asked to cater company summer parties and weddings, from canapés to evening food.
In a small place like Chiddingstone Causeway, events are normally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Live paella or other catering?
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Planning an evening event in Chiddingstone Causeway? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- 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.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Chiddingstone Causeway, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
FAQs for Chiddingstone Causeway
Which station should guests use for Chiddingstone Causeway?
Chiddingstone Causeway has its own station: Penshurst station.
Is Chiddingstone Causeway close to London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London.
How much does paella catering cost in Chiddingstone Causeway?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Count adults and children separately
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we generally call guests over.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
Chiddingstone Causeway: venues, travel and local tips
Chiddingstone Causeway is about 5 miles west of Tonbridge, in Kent. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Chiddingstone Causeway. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Chiddingstone Causeway to London (about 24 miles away).
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Luke, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
We cater events across the TN11 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Dukes Meadow, Camp Hill and Red Leaf Close or the roads around them. For events just outside Chiddingstone Causeway, we cover Penshurst (2 miles south), How Green (3 miles west), Chiddingstone Hoath (3 miles south-west), Hever (3 miles west) and Newtown (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Sevenoaks (6 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (10 miles east).
A little further out are Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Barden Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Little Brown Jug pub (under half a mile south-east)
For event organisers in Chiddingstone Causeway
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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.
A closer look at the menu
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
How we price paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Towns and villages near Chiddingstone Causeway
Other catering in Chiddingstone Causeway
Who books paella catering in Chiddingstone Causeway?
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Chiddingstone Causeway, people book us for events such as:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Company summer parties
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Historic houses near Chiddingstone Causeway include Chiddingstone Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Penshurst Place (1.8 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Staff numbers and hours
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- 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