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Paella party catering in Brandfold, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Brandfold.
- Baby celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella party catering for Brandfold events
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
How our paella party catering works in Brandfold
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. For baby celebrations and garden get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of vegetable paella, tapas and mixed paella.
In a small place like Brandfold, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in Brandfold until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Brandfold, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Live paella or other catering?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Brandfold
- A clear, itemised quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Drinks service on request
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
What affects the price in Brandfold
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- How long we’re needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
Hosting a paella party in Brandfold
Brandfold is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Brandfold and nearby villages. Brandfold is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Mary's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Historic houses near Brandfold include Scotney Castle (3.5 miles south-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Brandfold, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in TN17, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Gore Lane and Lidwells Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Broad Ford (1 mile west), Capel Cross (1 mile north-west), Goudhurst (1 mile south), Smallbridge (1 mile south-west) and Horsmonden (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north), Foley Park (11 miles north) and Paddock Wood (5 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Old Scotney Castle (3.5 miles south-west).
Brandfold: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Could we have live paella in The Gill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
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- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
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- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff