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Paella Party Catering for Cudham events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Cudham and the surrounding area.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family reunions
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Paella party catering for Cudham events
Is live paella right for your party?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A quote that spells everything out
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Paella party catering for your party in Cudham
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a photo. Popular choices include churros, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for celebrations of life and garden get-togethers.
A country party near Cudham is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Places near Cudham
Also in Cudham
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Give separate numbers for children
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Have cover ready for a shower
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Who books paella party catering in Cudham?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
In Cudham and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Family get-togethers
- Celebrations of life
- Leaving dos and retirements
After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether travel is included
Party venues around Cudham
Cudham is about 5 miles south of Orpington, in Kent. For a party in Cudham, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Cudham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Cudham to London (about 15 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Down House (1.4 miles north-west) and Quebec House (3.4 miles south). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. If guests are coming by rail, Chelsfield station is about 3.1 miles away. Cudham is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the TN14 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Cudham Lane South, Cacket's Lane and Newbarn Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. For parties just outside Cudham, we cover Single Street (1 mile west), Berry's Green (1 mile south-west), Horns Green (1 mile south-east), Burlings (1 mile south-east) and Luxted (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Orpington Hospital (3.3 miles north) and Crofton Roman Villa (3.9 miles north). Not far away are Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.
- Local schools include Charles Darwin School (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Blacksmith's Arms (within half a mile north-west)
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Cudham is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Cudham
Do you cater in the Kent Downs 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.
How far is Cudham from London?
About 15 miles from central London.
Will the neighbours notice?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is usually the best advert for the party.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
How we price paella party catering
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The number of people
- How long we’re needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
Planning paella party catering in Cudham? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
- 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