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Paella Party Catering in Brabourne
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Brabourne and across Kent.
- Summer garden parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Family reunions
Book paella party catering in Brabourne
About our paella party catering in Brabourne
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a picture if you are unsure. Popular choices include mixed paella, tapas and churros, and we are frequently booked for naming days and christenings and family get-togethers.
In a small place like Brabourne, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell usually draws people over. Sunset in Brabourne is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- 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, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Brabourne parties: what to know
Brabourne is about 6 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Brabourne will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Brabourne is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Brabourne to Canterbury (about 11 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Historic houses near Brabourne include Westenhanger Castle (3.3 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Brabourne is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cook at parties all over TN25 and the streets around it. Whether your party is on The Street and Canterbury Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Brabourne for paella party catering include Bircholt Forstal (1 mile west), Brabourne Lees (1 mile south-west), Lilyvale (1 mile south-west), Smeeth (2 miles south-west) and Ridgeway (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Lympne Castle (4.6 miles south). Open spaces near Brabourne include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
- Local pubs include The Five Bells pub (within half a mile north-east)
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Brabourne
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
Occasions we cook for in Brabourne
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
Whatever you are celebrating in Brabourne, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Garden get-togethers
- Big family gatherings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
If guests are coming by rail, Westenhanger station is about 3.4 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel and parking costs
For event organisers in Brabourne
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Brabourne questions
We’re having a ceremony at Church of 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 normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Brabourne close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables can be added.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. We’ll check availability straight away.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Why choose live paella in Brabourne?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- We cover Brabourne and the whole of Kent
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
How we price paella party catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The paellas you choose
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters often try it too.
Nearby places to Brabourne
Also in Brabourne
- 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