Kent · England
Paella Party Catering for Budds events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Budds.
- Family reunions
- Christenings and naming days
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Planning an event in Budds?
How our paella party catering works in Budds
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues. Typical bookings include milestone birthdays and neighbourhood celebrations, serving tapas, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a small place like Budds, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Budds: your questions answered
Can you cook in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Giles?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Paella compared with other options
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Budds
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
About the dishes
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella usually gets the photos.
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it’s light in Budds until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- 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, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Budds? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Nearby places to Budds
Other catering in Budds
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Have bins ready
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Let the neighbours know
- Add a diet question to the invitation
Booked staff help serve and clear.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Hosting a paella party in Budds
Budds is about 3 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Budds, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cater in 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
Thinking of a party in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Hildenborough station, about 2.6 miles south-west. Budds is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in TN11 is planned around your venue. Nearby, we also cater parties in Shipbourne (1 mile east), Underriver (1 mile west), Bitchet Green (1 mile north), Coldharbour (1 mile south) and Ivy Hatch (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north) and Tonbridge (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Ightham Court (3.5 miles north). Open spaces near Budds include Barden Lake.
- Local pubs include The Chaser Public House (0.9 miles east)
What paella party catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, 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.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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