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Paella Catering in Smallbridge
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Smallbridge.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Leaving dos and retirements
Paella catering near Smallbridge
Paella catering for your event in Smallbridge
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That is what we bring to events in Smallbridge. Popular choices include paella Valenciana, black rice and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for garden parties and summer barbecues and wedding breakfasts and evening food.
In a hamlet or village like Smallbridge, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
- How many courses
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
Planning paella catering in Smallbridge? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Paella catering around Smallbridge
Smallbridge is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From the centre of Smallbridge to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Smallbridge is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Smallbridge to Canterbury (30 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Margaret, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Nearby historic houses include Scotney Castle (2.4 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Smallbridge, 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.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Close by, we cover events in Broad Ford (1 mile north-east), Goudhurst (1 mile south-east), Hazel Street (1 mile north-west), Capel Cross (1 mile north) and Brandfold (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Old Scotney Castle (2.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Smallbridge include Bewl Water.
Who books paella catering in Smallbridge?
There’s no kitchen needed, so it is at home in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Smallbridge and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Company summer parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Birthday celebrations
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Marden station, about 4.4 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- The wet-weather plan
- Space, access and power needs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether VAT is included
Why choose live paella in Smallbridge?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and it is entertaining too. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Smallbridge hosts choose us
- Catering across Kent, including Smallbridge
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
FAQs for Smallbridge
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Smallbridge from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Is paella enough as a main?
It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Tell us what else is being served
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
How the day works
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 at the agreed time. Evenings in Smallbridge 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.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Towns and villages near Smallbridge
What else we do in Smallbridge
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it is frequently the first pan to empty.
- 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