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Paella Party Catering in Eridge Green
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Eridge Green.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Summer garden parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Live paella party catering in Eridge Green
Paella party catering in Eridge Green, cooked live
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Whether it is anniversary celebrations and neighbourhood celebrations, we can cook tapas, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
Country parties near Eridge Green suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Eridge Green
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
Towns and villages near Eridge Green
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Eridge Green questions
Is Eridge Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Eridge Green for guests?
Eridge station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it is a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
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.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Planning a party in Eridge Green
Eridge Green is about 3 miles south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Eridge Green will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover 922 places across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Eridge Green to Brighton (24 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Holy Trinity Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. If guests are coming by rail, Eridge station is about 1.2 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Eridge Green, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the TN3 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Your party could be at a home on Warren Farm Lane and Forge Road or the roads around them. For parties just outside Eridge Green, we cover Frant (2 miles east), The Platt (2 miles south-east), Mark Cross (3 miles south-east), Town Row (3 miles south) and Rotherfield (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (9 miles north-east) and Southborough (4 miles north).
A little further out are The Corn Exchange (2.4 miles north-east) and Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (2.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Why choose paella party catering in Eridge Green?
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Baby celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Big family gatherings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Parks such as Eridge Park normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- Space, access and power needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. For a late-May party in Eridge Green, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. 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.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Live paella or other catering?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- We cover Eridge Green and the whole of Kent
- Drinks service on request
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
What’s in the pans
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella generally gets the photos.
- 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