Kent · England
Paella Party Catering in Badgers Mount
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Badgers Mount and the surrounding area.
- Retirement celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
Paella party catering near Badgers Mount
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Paella party catering in Badgers Mount, cooked live
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the party menu is complete. Typical bookings include leaving dos and retirements and milestone birthdays, serving vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
A country party near Badgers Mount is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. For a late-May party in Badgers Mount, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
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Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Badgers Mount: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Margaret's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Is paella OK for kids?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Planning a party in Badgers Mount
Badgers Mount is about 4 miles south-east of Orpington, in Kent. Across the TN14 area, we can cook for your guests. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 15 miles away.
Parks such as Hewitt's Chalk Bank normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. Nearby historic houses include Lullingstone Castle (2.5 miles north-east) and Down House (4.1 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Badgers Mount, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in TN14 is planned around your venue. Local streets include Old London Road, Woodlands View and Orpington Bypass; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Being close to the A224, Badgers Mount is simple for us to get to for your party. Other places close to Badgers Mount for paella party catering include Halstead (1 mile south-west), Bopeep (1 mile north), Maypole (1 mile north), Well Hill (1 mile north) and Sepham Heath (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Dartford (8 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Otford Heritage Centre (3 miles south-east) and Lullingstone Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Downe Bank Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Green Street Green Primary School (2.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Cock Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Why choose live paella in Badgers Mount?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Events we cater in Badgers Mount
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there is little waste.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Birthday parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Naming days and christenings
- Neighbourhood celebrations
After a christening at a church like St Margaret's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before you book anyone
- Who provides the crockery
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
- 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