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Paella Party Catering in Bedgebury Cross
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Bedgebury Cross. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Naming days and christenings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Book paella party catering in Bedgebury Cross
Paella compared with other options
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Bedgebury Cross hosts choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Drinks service on request
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
About our paella party catering in Bedgebury Cross
It’s easy to cater for a mix of guests: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. Typical bookings include engagement and anniversary parties and wakes and memorial gatherings, with tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella.
A country party near Bedgebury Cross is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Give separate numbers for children
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans, from a safe distance.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Dishes our guests love
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. At midsummer, it is light in Bedgebury 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.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Bedgebury Cross
We’re having a ceremony at Christ Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
When should I book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
Can you cook indoors?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is generally the best advert for the party.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Do you come to Bedgebury Cross?
Yes, we do. Bedgebury Cross is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Is my garden big enough?
Often, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a picture and we’ll check.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Events we cater in Bedgebury Cross
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big birthdays
- Big family gatherings
After a christening at a church like Christ Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the price includes, item by item
- The venue requirements
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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Parties in Bedgebury Cross: gardens, venues and local tips
Bedgebury Cross is about 9 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For paella party catering in Bedgebury Cross, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Bedgebury Cross. Bedgebury Cross is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Scotney Castle (1.8 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Bedgebury Cross is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of TN17. Whether your party is on Bedgebury Road and Lady Oak Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Riseden (1 mile north-west), Kilndown (1 mile west), Stonecrouch (2 miles south-west), Flimwell (2 miles south) and Three Leg Cross (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north) and Paddock Wood (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles south-west) and Old Scotney Castle (1.7 miles west). The countryside around Bedgebury Cross includes Bewl Water.
- 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