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Paella party catering in Biddenden Green, Kent
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Biddenden Green.
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Paella party catering for Biddenden Green events
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Catering across Kent, including Biddenden Green
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Paella party catering in Biddenden Green, cooked live
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. Typical bookings include family reunions and milestone birthdays, with seafood paella, vegetable paella and churros.
Near Biddenden Green, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The number of people
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Who books paella party catering in Biddenden Green?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Biddenden Green and Kent:
- Baby celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Family reunions
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
After a christening at a church like Church of St Michael, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How bad weather is handled
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
Biddenden Green: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Biddenden Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Biddenden Green from London?
About 42 miles from central London.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How many paellas should we have?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Biddenden Green parties: what to know
Biddenden Green is about 7 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Biddenden Green. Biddenden Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Pluckley station is about 2.1 miles away. Biddenden Green is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. We can cater a party on streets such as Lewd Lane and Pluckley Road. Nearby, we also cater parties in Smarden (1 mile south-west), Smarden Bell (1 mile west), Swift's Green (1 mile north-west), Monk's Hill (2 miles south-west) and Southernden (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent Firefighting Museum (3.8 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (5.9 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Chequers Inn (0.7 miles south-west)
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans, at a safe distance.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Biddenden Green is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- 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.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or TN27 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- 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