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Paella Party Catering in Edenbridge
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Edenbridge: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Retirement celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
Book paella party catering in Edenbridge
Questions from Edenbridge
Which station should guests use for Edenbridge?
Edenbridge has its own station: Edenbridge Town station.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Usually. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Paella party catering in Edenbridge, made fresh on the day
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. Typical bookings include big family gatherings and engagement and anniversary parties, serving mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas.
For a party in Edenbridge, your garden is frequently the best venue. Tell us about access and parking, and we will bring everything else. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Edenbridge parties: what to know
Edenbridge is about 6 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. For a party in Edenbridge, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Edenbridge to London (22 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Edenbridge has its own station, Edenbridge Town station. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Edenbridge, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of the TN8 postcode area. That could mean a party in a garden on Station Road, High Street and Wellingtonia Way or the roads around them. Being close to the B2026 and B2027, Edenbridge is simple for us to get to for your party. If your venue is just outside Edenbridge, we also cover Marlpit Hill (1 mile north), Mowshurst (1 mile north-east), Troy Town (1 mile north-west), Pootings (2 miles north-east) and Four Elms (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (8 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Paddock Wood (14 miles east) and Southborough (9 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Haxted Watermill Museum (1.6 miles south-west) and Hever Castle (2.4 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The White Horse Inn (under half a mile south)
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan seats for most guests
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Sangria sets the mood.
Is live paella right for your party?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
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Who books paella party catering in Edenbridge?
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Birthday parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
Nearby historic houses include Hever Castle (2.4 miles south-east) and Chartwell (3.1 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Questions to ask before booking
- How each diet is kept separate
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
What paella party catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
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.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Step by step
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it’s light in Edenbridge until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- 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.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Churros
All ages love churros.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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