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Paella Party Catering for Brasted events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Brasted and the surrounding area.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Baby celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
Paella party catering near Brasted
Paella party catering for your party in Brasted
It’s easy to cater for a mix of guests: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children generally love a simple chicken paella. We are often asked to cater street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and baby celebrations, serving chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and tapas.
Most parties in Brasted are in back gardens, which in London can be compact. We need a level spot clear of fences and trees, and somewhere to park and unload. Send a photo of the garden. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Brasted (TN16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many guests are eating
- How long we are needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
FAQs for Brasted
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Martin?
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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Brasted?
Dunton Green station, about 3.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. Send your date and we will check.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it is a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, it’s light in Brasted until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Brasted? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we cook for in Brasted
It is sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Garden get-togethers
- Celebrations of life
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Nearby historic houses include Quebec House (1.5 miles south-west) and Chartwell (2.5 miles south-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
Parties in Brasted: gardens, venues and local tips
Brasted is about 3 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Greater London. Tell us where your party in Brasted will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cover 764 places in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 18 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Dunton Green station, about 3.1 miles north-east. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Martin, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Brasted, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in TN16, we plan around your venue. From High Street, Station Road and Watermill Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Brasted for paella party catering include Sundridge (1 mile east), Brasted Chart (1 mile south), Chipstead (2 miles east), Chevening (2 miles north-east) and Bessels Green (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Orpington (7 miles north), New Cross (15 miles north-west), Thornton Heath (13 miles north-west), Croydon (11 miles north-west), East Dulwich (15 miles north-west) and Plumstead (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Museum (3.8 miles east) and Tandridge Priory (3.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Brasted include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart pub (within half a mile east)
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Brasted hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Let the neighbours know
- Give separate numbers for children
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
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.
- 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