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Paella Party Catering for Beltring events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Beltring: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Birthday parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Paella party catering for Beltring events
How our paella party catering works in Beltring
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a photo if you are unsure. For celebrations of life and baby celebrations, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, churros and tapas for your guests.
In a small place like Beltring, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Where we can cook in Beltring
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
For event organisers in Beltring
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
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.
What else we do in Beltring
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Count adults and children separately
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Perfect for your party in Beltring
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there’s little waste.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
For guests coming by train, Beltring station is in Beltring itself.
What to look for in a quote
- The wet-weather plan
- Allergen information for each dish
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deposit and payment dates
What affects the price in Beltring
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Beltring is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- 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
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Common questions in Beltring
We’re having a ceremony at St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Beltring for guests?
Beltring station, in Beltring itself.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you cater in Beltring?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Beltring and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella usually gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hosting a paella party in Beltring
Beltring is about 5 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Beltring or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Beltring is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 30 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Wherever your party is in TN12, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Beltring, we also cover Branbridges (1 mile north), Snoll Hatch (1 mile north-west), East Peckham (1 mile north-west), Hale Street (1 mile north) and Little Mill (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-west), Tonbridge (5 miles west), Kings Hill (5 miles north) and Foley Park (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find The Hop Farm Museum (0.5 miles south) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Mascalls School (2.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Blue Bell Public House (less than half a mile 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