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Paella party catering in Broad Tenterden, Kent
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Broad Tenterden and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversary celebrations
Planning an event in Broad Tenterden?
About our paella party catering in Broad Tenterden
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. On the menu are churros, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella, and we are regularly asked to cater celebrations of life and neighbourhood celebrations.
A country party near Broad Tenterden is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Why choose paella party catering in Broad Tenterden?
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Parish Church of St Mildred, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- The wet-weather plan
- Space, access and power needs
Also near Broad Tenterden
What else we do in Broad Tenterden
Planning a party in Broad Tenterden
Broad Tenterden is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. For paella party catering in Broad Tenterden, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Broad Tenterden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Broad Tenterden to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
Parks such as Turners Field usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. Nearby historic houses include Smallhythe Place (1.6 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Broad Tenterden is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in TN30 is planned around your venue. That could mean a party in a garden on Smallhythe Road and Small Hythe Road. We also cook at parties in Tenterden (1 mile north), Small Hythe (1 mile south), St Michaels (2 miles north), Strood (2 miles west) and Parkgate (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (9 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (15 miles north-west), Bearsted (15 miles north), Park Wood (14 miles north-west), Kennington (11 miles north-east) and New Romney (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (3.8 miles north-west) and Tenterden and District Museum (0.7 miles north-west).
- Schools near Broad Tenterden include Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre (1.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Vine Inn (0.6 miles north-west)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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.
Broad Tenterden questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Parish Church of St Mildred?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Broad Tenterden too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables can be added.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Will the neighbours notice?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Why choose live paella in Broad Tenterden?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why Broad Tenterden hosts choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in Broad Tenterden until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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