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Paella Party Catering for Chiddingstone Hoath events
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Chiddingstone Hoath. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Family get-togethers
- Birthday parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella party catering near Chiddingstone Hoath
Why choose paella party catering in Chiddingstone Hoath?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
In Chiddingstone Hoath and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
- Big birthdays
- Family get-togethers
If guests are coming by rail, Cowden station is about 1.4 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- The wet-weather plan
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
About our paella party catering in Chiddingstone Hoath
Paella is made for relaxed parties: it is served from the pan and shared, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. We cook seafood paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re often booked for anniversary celebrations and wakes and memorial gatherings.
Country parties near Chiddingstone Hoath suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Common questions in Chiddingstone Hoath
How far is Chiddingstone Hoath from London?
About 25 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Chiddingstone Hoath too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Generally, yes, if there is a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send a photo and we’ll check.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How early should we book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. We’ll check availability right away.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Planning a party in Chiddingstone Hoath
Chiddingstone Hoath is about 6 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From the centre of Chiddingstone Hoath to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 922 places in Kent. Our events stretch from Chiddingstone Hoath to London (25 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Chiddingstone Castle (1.6 miles north) and Penshurst Place (2 miles north-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Parks such as Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. Chiddingstone Hoath is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in TN8, we can cook for your guests. Nearby, we also cater parties in Walter's Green (1 mile south-east), Markbeech (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile north-west), Penshurst (2 miles east) and Teasley Mead (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles east) and Southborough (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chiddingstone Castle (1.6 miles north) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (5.4 miles east). Open spaces near Chiddingstone Hoath include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Rock Public House (less than half a mile north)
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Chiddingstone Hoath is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Have bins ready
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Warn the neighbours
- Have enough chairs for most guests
Children love watching the paella cook, from a safe distance.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
- 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