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Paella party catering in Cowden, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Cowden. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Baby celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Cowden?
Paella party catering for your party in Cowden
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Popular choices include churros, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella, and we’re frequently booked for anniversary celebrations and street and neighbourhood parties.
A country party near Cowden is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
For event organisers in Cowden
Organising a club, school or community event in Cowden? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Your questions about paella party catering in Cowden
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary Magdalene: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Cowden?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What paella party catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we’re needed on site
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Let the neighbours know
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
A closer look at the menu
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. For a late-May party in Cowden, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Live paella or other catering?
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Cowden hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Hosting a paella party in Cowden
Cowden is about 5 miles east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Cowden, and we will plan access and set-up. Cowden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 24 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Cowden station is about 1 mile away. Historic houses near Cowden include Bassetts Manor (1.7 miles south) and Hammerwood Park (1.7 miles south-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Cowden is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in TN8, we plan around your venue. From High Street, Church Street and Chantlers Mead or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater parties in Stick Hill (2 miles north), Hammerwood (2 miles west), Marsh Green (3 miles north-west), Ashurst Wood (4 miles south-west) and Dormansland (4 miles west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles east), Tonbridge (9 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (13 miles east), Southborough (7 miles east) and Edenbridge (4 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Victoria Hospital (4 miles west) and Bolebroke Castle (1.8 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Crown Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Cowden
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- 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