Kent · England
Paella Party Catering in Bidborough
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Bidborough. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Big birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Family get-togethers
Planning an event in Bidborough?
Paella party catering for your party in Bidborough
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. We’re frequently asked to cater garden parties and summer barbecues and neighbourhood celebrations, with chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and tapas.
A country party near Bidborough is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Bidborough questions
What’s the nearest station to Bidborough for guests?
Leigh (Kent) station, about 2.1 miles north-west of the centre.
Could we have live paella in Haysden Country Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you come to Bidborough?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Bidborough and the rest of Kent. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. 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.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Bidborough is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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For event organisers in Bidborough
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parties in Bidborough: gardens, venues and local tips
Bidborough is about 3 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Wherever your party is in the TN3 area, we can bring the pans to you. Bidborough is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Bidborough to London (about 27 miles away).
Thinking of a party in Haysden Country Park? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Nearby historic houses include Penshurst Place (2.3 miles west) and Groombridge Place (4.1 miles south-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
This part of Kent takes in TN3 and TN4, so your party can be anywhere in it. We can cater a party on streets such as High Street, Rectory Drive and Glebelands or the roads around them. Close by, we cover parties in Stockland Green (1 mile south), Printstile (1 mile west), Southborough (1 mile south-east), Speldhurst (1 mile south-west) and Lower Haysden (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles south-east), Tonbridge (3 miles north-east), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east) and Foley Park (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and Tonbridge Castle (2.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Bidborough includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local schools include St Gregory's Catholic School (1.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Beehive Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Churros
All ages love churros.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Count adults and children separately
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
How we price paella party catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Bidborough?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Bidborough
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
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Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- 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