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Paella party catering in Brook, Kent
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Brook and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Naming days and christenings
Live paella party catering in Brook
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you are a guest too. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- We cover Brook and the whole of Kent
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Paella party catering in Brook, cooked live
Paella is made for relaxed parties: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. On the menu are churros, mixed paella and tapas, and we’re regularly asked to cater celebrations of life and retirement and leaving parties.
Near Brook, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
What else we do in Brook
Brook questions
Is Brook too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you supply crockery?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables are available.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Should we have more than one paella?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Is my garden big enough?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. A picture helps.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Brook parties: what to know
Brook is about 4 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Brook will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Brook is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Brook is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in TN25, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your party is on The Street, Troy Town Lane and Stonebridge or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Brook for paella party catering include Folly Town (1 mile east), Wye (2 miles north-west), Hinxhill (2 miles south-west), Hastingleigh (2 miles east) and Hassell Street (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (4 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles east), Folkestone (11 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Faversham (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and County Square (3.9 miles west). The countryside around Brook includes Hatch Park.
- Schools near Brook include Wye School (1.7 miles north-west)
What affects the price in Brook
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Brook? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, it is light in Brook until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long 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.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Why choose paella party catering in Brook?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there’s little waste.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Brook and Kent:
- Family get-togethers
- Birthday parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Summer garden parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Wye station, about 2 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- Space, access and power needs
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staff numbers and hours
- 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