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Paella Party Catering for Colt's Hill events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Colt's Hill and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family get-togethers
Book paella party catering in Colt's Hill
Paella party catering in Colt's Hill, cooked live
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. We are often asked to cater celebrations of life and birthday parties, with chicken and chorizo paella, churros and tapas.
Near Colt's Hill, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. Sunset in Colt's Hill is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Party venues around Colt's Hill
Colt's Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Colt's Hill, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Colt's Hill to London (about 30 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Paddock Wood station is about 1.5 miles away. Thinking of a party in Foal Hurst Wood? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Colt's Hill is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in TN12, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your party is on Colts Hill and Maidstone Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater parties in Capel (1 mile west), Five Oak Green (1 mile north), Paddock Wood (1 mile east), Matfield (1 mile south-east) and Whetsted (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-west), Tonbridge (4 miles north-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tonbridge Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and The Hop Farm Museum (2.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Colt's Hill includes Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Mascalls School (1.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Dovecote Inn (0.5 miles west)
Why choose paella party catering in Colt's Hill?
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Colt's Hill, people book us for occasions like:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Baby celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Family reunions
After a christening at a church like Five Oak Green Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- The venue requirements
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the price includes, item by item
Common questions in Colt's Hill
Which station should guests use for Colt's Hill?
Paddock Wood station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Could we have live paella in Foal Hurst Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you supply plates?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables can be added.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
When should I book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you are a guest too. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Events in Colt's Hill and across Kent
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Let the neighbours know
- Give separate numbers for children
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Plan where rubbish goes
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
A closer look at the menu
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
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What else we do in Colt's Hill
- 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