Kent · England
Paella Party Catering for Barnes Street events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Barnes Street.
- Family get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
- Summer garden parties
Paella party catering for Barnes Street events
Paella party catering for your party in Barnes Street
Paella is made for relaxed parties: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. We are frequently asked to cater wakes and memorial gatherings and garden parties and summer barbecues, serving seafood paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a small place like Barnes Street, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Barnes Street is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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What else we do in Barnes Street
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Hosting a paella party in Barnes Street
Barnes Street is about 3 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Anywhere in TN11, we can cook for your guests. Barnes Street is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Barnes Street to London (28 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Golden Green Mission Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Historic houses near Barnes Street include Old Soar Manor (4 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
We cover parties in every part of the TN11 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Barnes Street, we also cover Golden Green (1 mile west), Little Mill (1 mile east), Snoll Hatch (1 mile east), East Peckham (1 mile east) and Hadlow (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (3 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Castle (3.5 miles west) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4 miles south-west). Not far away are Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Public House (0.5 miles west)
How we price paella party catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
- How long we’re needed on site
- The paellas you choose
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
Send us the date, your venue or TN11 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Who books paella party catering in Barnes Street?
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Beltring station, about 2.2 miles east.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- How each diet is kept separate
- How late numbers can change
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Barnes Street questions
Which station should guests use for Barnes Street?
The closest is Beltring station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
How far is Barnes Street from London?
About 28 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Generally, if there is outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
- 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