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Paella party catering in Cranbrook, Kent
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Cranbrook: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Baby celebrations
Paella party catering in Cranbrook
How our paella party catering works in Cranbrook
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. For wakes and memorial gatherings and leaving dos and retirements, we can cook tapas, churros and mixed paella.
Around Cranbrook, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. A paella pan fits right in. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
How we price paella party catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Have enough chairs for most guests
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Questions from Cranbrook
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Could we have live paella in Crane Valley?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Is my garden big enough?
Most gardens are fine. We need level ground, clearance and access. A photo helps.
Do you come to Cranbrook?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Cranbrook is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Typically, if there is outdoor space to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Places near Cranbrook
Other catering in Cranbrook
Planning a party in Cranbrook
Cranbrook is about 12 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Cranbrook, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Cranbrook is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Congregational Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Cranbrook is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in TN17 and TN18, we can cook for your guests. Your party could be at a home on High Street, Crane Lane and White Lion Yard. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Baker's Cross (1 mile east), Coursehorn (1 mile east), Swattenden (1 mile south), Hartley (1 mile south-west) and Gill's Green (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (2.5 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (3.6 miles east).
- Schools near Cranbrook include Cranbrook Church of England Primary School (within half a mile north)
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Why choose live paella in Cranbrook?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Events in Cranbrook and across Kent
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
See How we price And The cost guide.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. At midsummer, it is light in Cranbrook until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Occasions we cook for in Cranbrook
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
In Cranbrook and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Family reunions
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Parks such as Crane Valley generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
- The venue requirements
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- 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