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Paella party catering in Brook Street, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Brook Street. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering near Brook Street
How our paella party catering works in Brook Street
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a photo if you are unsure. Whether it’s garden get-togethers and christenings and naming days, we’ll put together a menu of tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella and more.
A country party near Brook Street is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated.
Where we can cook in Brook Street
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
What paella party catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Paella compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Brook Street hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- We cover Brook Street and the whole of Kent
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Events we cater in Brook Street
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Brook Street and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Big family gatherings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Celebrations of life
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Historic houses near Brook Street include Smallhythe Place (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.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Towns and villages near Brook Street
Also in Brook Street
Brook Street parties: what to know
Brook Street is about 7 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Brook Street and nearby villages. We cover 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.6 miles south-east. After a christening at a church like Parish Church of All Saints, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Paella party catering in TN26 is planned around your venue. We also cook at parties in Brattle (1 mile east), Woodchurch (1 mile north-east), Shirkoak (2 miles north), Leigh Green (2 miles west) and Reading Street (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (7 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (3 miles west), Park Wood (15 miles north-west), Kennington (9 miles north-east) and New Romney (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Woodchurch Village Life Museum (0.9 miles north). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
- Local pubs include Stonebridge Inn (0.7 miles east)
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
The process
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. A summer party in Brook Street stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Common questions in Brook Street
Is Brook Street too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Brook Street close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is usually the best advert for the party.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need level ground, clearance and access. Send us a picture.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Have enough chairs for most guests
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
- 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