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Paella Party Catering for Brookland events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Brookland.
- Family reunions
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Paella party catering for Brookland events
Paella party catering for your party in Brookland
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. For retirement and leaving parties and birthday parties, we will put together a menu of churros, mixed paella and seafood paella.
Near Brookland, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Sunset in Brookland is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Party venues around Brookland
Brookland is about 10 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Brookland. Brookland is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Brookland to Canterbury (about 22 miles away).
After a christening at a church like St Augustine's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice.
Wherever your party is in TN29, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, Brook Grove and Rye Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Brookland for paella party catering include Brenzett (1 mile north-east), Snargate (2 miles north), Ivychurch (3 miles north-east), Old Romney (3 miles east) and Appledore (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles north), Hythe (12 miles north-east), Tenterden (8 miles north-west), Cheriton (15 miles north-east), Kennington (12 miles north) and New Romney (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.6 miles north-east) and Romney 'castle' (2.9 miles east). The countryside around Brookland includes Burnthouse Pen.
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Oak Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, from a safe distance.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
How we price paella party catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
Planning paella party catering in Brookland? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Who books paella party catering in Brookland?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
In Brookland and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
If guests are coming by rail, Appledore (Kent) station is about 2.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
- How bad weather is handled
Brookland: your questions answered
How far is Brookland from London?
About 53 miles from central London.
We are having a ceremony at St Augustine's Church: can you cater afterwards?
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.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is normally the best advert for the party.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you cover Brookland?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Brookland and the rest of Kent. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Nearby places to Brookland
Other catering in Brookland
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Brookland? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
- 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