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Live paella catering in Tudeley Hale, Kent
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 Tudeley Hale.
- Birthday celebrations
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Garden get-togethers
Book paella catering in Tudeley Hale
Where we can cook in Tudeley Hale
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Tudeley Hale
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
Paella catering in Tudeley Hale, made fresh on the day
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We will recommend what fits your event. For leaving dos and retirements and family celebrations and christenings, we can cook seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella and more.
Somewhere as small as Tudeley Hale, a garden or field is often the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Perfect for your event in Tudeley Hale
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Tudeley Hale, people book us for events such as:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Company summer parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Family celebrations and christenings
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Tonbridge station, about 2.2 miles west.
Before you book anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each dish
- Staff numbers and hours
Paella compared with other options
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
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The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It is the pan people photograph.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Send allergies to us in writing
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Tudeley Hale: venues, travel and local tips
Tudeley Hale is about 2 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Tudeley Hale, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Tudeley Hale is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Tudeley Hale to London (28 miles away).
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of All Saints, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (5 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
For paella catering in TN11, we plan around your venue and your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Tudeley (1 mile south-west), Crockhurst Street (1 mile south), Capel (2 miles south-east), Five Oak Green (2 miles east) and Colt's Hill (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north-east), Foley Park (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (3 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Milne Museum (2.1 miles west) and Tonbridge Castle (2 miles west). Open spaces near Tudeley Hale include Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Hillview School for Girls (1.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Poacher & Partridge pub (within half a mile south-east)
Step by step
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. In Tudeley Hale, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Tudeley Hale questions
We are having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Tudeley Hale for guests?
The closest is Tonbridge station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can we choose the seafood?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu, including premium options if you want them.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
- 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