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Paella Party Catering for Bullingstone events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Bullingstone.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Live paella party catering in Bullingstone
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Paella party catering for your party in Bullingstone
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around Bullingstone. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes and celebrations of life and family get-togethers, serving seafood paella, mixed paella and churros.
Country parties near Bullingstone suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. For a late-May party in Bullingstone, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Bullingstone parties: what to know
Bullingstone is about 3 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For paella party catering in Bullingstone, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Bullingstone. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our events stretch from Bullingstone to Brighton (26 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Tunbridge Wells station is about 2.5 miles away. After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
For paella party catering in TN3, we plan around your venue. Your party could be at a home on Bullingstone Lane, Ewehurst Lane and Langton Road or the roads around them. Close by, we cover parties in Speldhurst (1 mile north-east), Poundsbridge (1 mile north-west), Langton Green (1 mile south), Stockland Green (1 mile north-east) and Rusthall (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles east) and Edenbridge (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chiddingstone Castle (4 miles north-west) and Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery (2.4 miles east). Not far away are Barden Lake and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (1.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The George And Dragon pub (under half a mile north-east)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Count adults and children separately
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
What paella party catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Places near Bullingstone
Also in Bullingstone
Perfect for your party in Bullingstone
It is generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Bullingstone and Kent:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Big family gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
Historic houses near Bullingstone include Penshurst Place (2.2 miles north-west) and Groombridge Place (2.3 miles south-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Bullingstone
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
Bullingstone: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Bullingstone for guests?
Tunbridge Wells station, about 2.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Bullingstone?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How many different paellas?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it’s a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
- 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