Kent · England
Paella party catering in Bessels Green, Kent
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Bessels Green.
- Family reunions
- Celebrations of life
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Book paella party catering in Bessels Green
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Bessels Green
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
About our paella party catering in Bessels Green
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. We are often asked to cater leaving dos and retirements and family get-togethers, serving tapas, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a small place like Bessels Green, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Your questions about paella party catering in Bessels Green
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Bessels Green too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is my garden big enough?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A picture helps.
How far in advance should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Count adults and children separately
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
We are set up before guests arrive.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Occasions we cook for in Bessels Green
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Bessels Green book us for events such as:
- Celebrations of life
- Big birthdays
- Family get-togethers
- Street and neighbourhood parties
For guests coming by train, Sevenoaks station is about 1 mile away.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- Space, access and power needs
- How each diet is kept separate
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Parties in Bessels Green: gardens, venues and local tips
Bessels Green is about 1 mile west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For paella party catering in Bessels Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Knole House (2.2 miles south-east) and Quebec House (3.7 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Chapel of the Good Shepherd, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Bessels Green, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cook at parties all over the TN13 and TN14 postcode area and the streets around it. From High Street, Witches Lane and Cranmer Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Bessels Green, we also cover Chipstead (1 mile north-west), Riverhead (1 mile north-east), Kippington (1 mile south-east), Dunton Green (1 mile north-east) and Sevenoaks (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Dartford (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east), Northfleet (13 miles north-east) and Swanley (8 miles north).
A little further out are Kemsing Castle Bank (3.6 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (1.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Bessels Green include Trinity School (0.8 miles north-east) and New Beacon School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The King's Head Public House (within half a mile west)
Paella compared with other options
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Towns and villages near Bessels Green
Other catering in Bessels Green
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. At midsummer, it’s light in Bessels Green until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Seafood paella normally gets the photos.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
- 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