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Paella Party Catering for Bethersden events
Looking for paella party catering in Bethersden? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Birthday parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering for Bethersden events
Questions from Bethersden
Is Bethersden too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Margaret: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Normally, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Do you cater in Bethersden?
We do. We cook at events in Bethersden and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Paella party catering in Bethersden, cooked live
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children generally love a simple chicken paella. Typical bookings include celebrations of life and birthday parties, with churros, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
In a small place like Bethersden, 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 plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in Bethersden until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Is live paella right for your party?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why Bethersden hosts choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- We cover Bethersden and the whole of Kent
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Bethersden parties: what to know
Bethersden is about 5 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. For paella party catering in Bethersden, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Bethersden. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Margaret, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Historic houses near Bethersden include Godinton House (4 miles north-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
This part of Kent takes in TN26. Whether your party is on The Dene, Forge Hill and Forgefield or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For parties just outside Bethersden, we cover Wissenden (1 mile north-west), Further Quarter (2 miles west), Chambers' Green (2 miles north), Maltman's Hill (2 miles north-west) and High Halden (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.1 miles south) and Romden Castle (2.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
- Local pubs include The George Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
About the dishes
Churros
All ages love churros.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
Why choose paella party catering in Bethersden?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Celebrations of life
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Engagement and anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 2 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How bad weather is handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Places near Bethersden
Other catering in Bethersden
- 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