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Paella Catering in Poundsbridge
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Poundsbridge.
- Naming days and family parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Live paella catering in Poundsbridge
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Paella catering for your event in Poundsbridge
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That is exactly what we bring to your event in Poundsbridge. Whether it is anniversaries and engagement parties and fairs, fêtes and festivals, we’ll put together a menu of paella Valenciana, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
For a rural spot like Poundsbridge, the countryside is part of the appeal: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
Poundsbridge questions
Which station should guests use for Poundsbridge?
Ashurst Kent station, about 2.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Poundsbridge close to London?
About 27 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All cooking kit comes with us. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Which paellas do you recommend?
It depends on your guests. A chicken or mixed paella is typically the most popular, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
What happens with live paella?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Do you come to Poundsbridge?
We do. Poundsbridge is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Planning live paella in Poundsbridge
Poundsbridge is about 3 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For paella catering in Poundsbridge, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Poundsbridge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Poundsbridge to Brighton (26 miles away).
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like All Souls Chapel, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 2.8 miles south-west.
We cook at events all over the TN11 postcode area. From Penshurst Road and Poundsbridge Hill or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Bullingstone (1 mile south-east), Speldhurst (1 mile east), Printstile (1 mile north-east), Stockland Green (1 mile east) and Langton Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles east) and Edenbridge (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chiddingstone Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Schools near Poundsbridge include Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (2.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The George And Dragon pub (0.9 miles east)
Towns and villages near Poundsbridge
Also in Poundsbridge
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Count adults and children separately
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Let us know about other food at the event
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we time it carefully. If timings shift, we adapt.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
Paella compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Why choose paella catering in Poundsbridge?
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Summer garden parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
What your quote should include
- Who provides the crockery
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The venue requirements
- If the price includes VAT
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. Evenings in Poundsbridge stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised 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.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Poundsbridge, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
What affects the price in Poundsbridge
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Poundsbridge? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Where we can cook in Poundsbridge
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- 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 before you book.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- 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