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Paella party catering in Capel, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Capel. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Celebrations of life
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Baby celebrations
Book paella party catering in Capel
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Capel? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Paella party catering in Capel, made fresh on the day
Paella is made for relaxed parties: it is served from the pan and shared, without any fuss. On the menu are churros, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re often booked for big birthdays and baby celebrations.
A country party near Capel is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Capel
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
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The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. For a late-May party in Capel, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- We cover Capel and the whole of Kent
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Perfect for your party in Capel
It is sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Whatever you are celebrating in Capel, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Birthday parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family reunions
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
For guests coming by train, Paddock Wood station is about 2 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- VAT, if it applies
- The wet-weather plan
- Space, access and power needs
Parties in Capel: gardens, venues and local tips
Capel is about 3 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Parties in Capel are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 922 places across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Capel to London (29 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Thomas à Becket, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Thinking of a party in Foal Hurst Wood? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Capel is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cater parties across the TN12 postcode area. From Redwood Park, Alders Road and Church Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. We also cook at parties in Five Oak Green (1 mile north-east), Colt's Hill (1 mile east), Crockhurst Street (1 mile west), Tudeley (1 mile north-west) and Tudeley Hale (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south-west), Tonbridge (3 miles north-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Capel include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby schools include Mascalls School (2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Dovecote Inn (within half a mile south-east)
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
FAQs for Capel
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Thomas à Becket: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Could we have live paella in Foal Hurst Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you cater in Capel?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Capel. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Will the neighbours notice?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Plan seats for most guests
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
- 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