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Paella party catering in Four Throws, Kent
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Four Throws.
- Family get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Paella party catering in Four Throws
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Four Throws
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
How our paella party catering works in Four Throws
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. Typical bookings include street and neighbourhood parties and family reunions, serving seafood paella, churros and vegetable paella.
In a small place like Four Throws, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated.
Parties in Four Throws: gardens, venues and local tips
Four Throws is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Across the TN18 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Great Dixter (3.9 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. After a christening at a church like Church of All Saints, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Four Throws is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cook at parties all over the TN18 postcode area. Streets in the area include Rye Road, Foxhole Lane and Conghurst Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. For parties just outside Four Throws, we cover Little Conghurst (1 mile south-west), Pipsden (1 mile north-west), Hawkhurst (1 mile north-west), The Moor (1 mile west) and Sandhurst Cross (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (7 miles east), Southborough (14 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north) and Staplehurst (9 miles north).
A little further out are Benenden Hospital (4.9 miles north-east).
- Nearby, you will find Oak And Ivy Public House (within half a mile north-west)
What affects the price in Four Throws
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
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.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Live paella or other catering?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Four Throws hosts choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
About the dishes
Churros
All ages love churros.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella typically gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Places near Four Throws
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Questions from Four Throws
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Four Throws too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Organising for someone else?
If you are 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.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
How it works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. For a late-May party in Four Throws, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- 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.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we cook for in Four Throws
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Birthday parties
- Family get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
If guests are coming by rail, Etchingham station is about 4.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- Staff numbers and hours
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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