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Paella party catering in Five Oak Green, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Five Oak Green. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering near Five Oak Green
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Paella party catering for your party in Five Oak Green
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. We take care of the food. We cook seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas, and we are regularly asked to cater summer garden parties and neighbourhood celebrations.
Country parties near Five Oak Green suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Five Oak Green parties: what to know
Five Oak Green is about 3 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Five Oak Green will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Five Oak Green is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 29 miles away.
Thinking of a party in Foal Hurst Wood? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Five Oak Green Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Anywhere in TN12, we can bring paella party catering to you. We can cater a party on streets such as Oak Road, Nortons Way and Ellis Close or the roads around them. Other places close to Five Oak Green for paella party catering include Capel (1 mile south-west), Colt's Hill (1 mile south), Whetsted (1 mile north-east), Crockhurst Street (1 mile west) and Tudeley Hale (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-west), Tonbridge (3 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Hop Farm Museum (2 miles north-east) and Tonbridge Castle (3.6 miles west). Open spaces near Five Oak Green include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local schools include Mascalls School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Queens Head pub (within half a mile east)
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Common questions in Five Oak Green
Can you cook in Foal Hurst Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you come out to small places like Five Oak Green?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Generally. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Is live paella right for your party?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you are a guest too. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Love Paella in Five Oak Green
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Five Oak Green and the whole of Kent
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Also near Five Oak Green
Other catering in Five Oak Green
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
What affects the price in Five Oak Green
These are the factors that matter most:
- Travel, parking and access
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Sunset in Five Oak Green is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
- 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