Kent · England
Paella party catering in Broad Ford, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Broad Ford and the surrounding area.
- Retirement celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Family get-togethers
Live paella party catering in Broad Ford
Paella party catering in Broad Ford, cooked live
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. For summer garden parties and family get-togethers, we can cook vegetable paella, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
Near Broad Ford, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Warn the neighbours
- Plan seats for most guests
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Events we cater in Broad Ford
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Broad Ford and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big family gatherings
After a christening at a church like Church of St Margaret, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before you book anyone
- The venue requirements
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
Dishes our guests love
Churros
All ages love churros.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. For a late-May party in Broad Ford, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Broad Ford
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Margaret: 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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Broad Ford?
Marden station, about 3.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. Send us a picture.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
How early should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it’s soon. We’ll check availability straight away.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How we price paella party catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Send us the date, your venue or TN12 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Hosting a paella party in Broad Ford
Broad Ford is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Broad Ford, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Broad Ford to Canterbury (about 29 miles away).
Parks such as The Gill typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. For guests coming by train, Marden station is about 3.6 miles away. Broad Ford is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in TN12, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Capel Cross (1 mile north), Brandfold (1 mile east), Smallbridge (1 mile south-west), Horsmonden (1 mile north-west) and Hazel Street (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Old Scotney Castle (3.1 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Broad Ford includes Bewl Water.
- Local pubs include The Gun And Spitroast Public House And Rear Courtyard (0.9 miles north-west)
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.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Nearby places to Broad Ford
More for events in Broad Ford
- 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