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Paella Party Catering for Baker's Cross events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Baker's Cross.
- Birthday parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella party catering near Baker's Cross
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
About our paella party catering in Baker's Cross
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around Baker's Cross. We are frequently asked to cater street and neighbourhood parties and garden get-togethers, with vegetable paella, seafood paella and mixed paella.
Country parties near Baker's Cross suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Step by step
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it’s light in Baker's Cross until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or TN17 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- 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.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Events we cater in Baker's Cross
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Family get-togethers
Thinking of a party in Crane Valley? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How bad weather is handled
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Baker's Cross: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Dunstan?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Could we have live paella in Crane Valley?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Baker's Cross.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
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How we price paella party catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we are needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- How many courses
- The number of people
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
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the space, if you can
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Baker's Cross, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Why choose live paella in Baker's Cross?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Baker's Cross hosts choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Drinks service on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Catering across Kent, including Baker's Cross
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Hosting a paella party in Baker's Cross
Baker's Cross is about 9 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Baker's Cross and the surrounding area. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Dunstan, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Baker's Cross is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in TN17 and TN18, we can bring paella party catering to you. That could mean a party in a garden on Dorothy Avenue, Brickenden Road and Doctor Hope's Road or the roads around them. For parties just outside Baker's Cross, we cover Cranbrook (1 mile west), Coursehorn (1 mile east), Swattenden (1 mile south-west), Hartley (2 miles south-west) and Benenden (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (2.3 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.3 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Cranbrook Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include White Horse pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- 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