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Paella Party Catering in Chiddingstone Causeway
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Chiddingstone Causeway. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Family reunions
Planning an event in Chiddingstone Causeway?
How our paella party catering works in Chiddingstone Causeway
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around Chiddingstone Causeway. Whether it’s neighbourhood celebrations and retirement and leaving parties, we can cook churros, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella and more.
A country party near Chiddingstone Causeway is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Have bins ready
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
A closer look at the menu
Churros
All ages love churros.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Paella compared with other options
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- We cover Chiddingstone Causeway and the whole of Kent
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. A summer party in Chiddingstone Causeway stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Chiddingstone Causeway questions
Do you come out to small places like Chiddingstone Causeway?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Chiddingstone Causeway from London?
About 24 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Will the neighbours notice?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it is a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Parties in Chiddingstone Causeway: gardens, venues and local tips
Chiddingstone Causeway is about 5 miles west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Parties in Chiddingstone Causeway are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Luke, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Thinking of a party in Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
This part of Kent takes in TN11. We can cater a party on streets such as Dukes Meadow, Camp Hill and Red Leaf Close or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Chiddingstone Causeway, we also cover Penshurst (2 miles south), How Green (3 miles west), Chiddingstone Hoath (3 miles south-west), Hever (3 miles west) and Newtown (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Sevenoaks (6 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (10 miles east).
A little further out are Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Chiddingstone Causeway include Barden Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Little Brown Jug pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Nearby places to Chiddingstone Causeway
More for events in Chiddingstone Causeway
- 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