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Paella party catering in Frant, Kent
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Frant and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Birthday parties
- Family reunions
- Naming days and christenings
Paella party catering for Frant events
How our paella party catering works in Frant
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. Popular choices include vegetable paella, seafood paella and tapas, and we are regularly asked to cater celebrations of life and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers.
Near Frant, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
How we price paella party catering
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. A summer party in Frant stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Frant
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Frant parties: what to know
Frant is about 3 miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Frant will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Frant is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 25 miles away.
After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of St Alban, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Thinking of a party in Eridge Park? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Frant 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 TN3 postcode area. From High Street, The Green and Warren Ridge or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For parties just outside Frant, we cover The Platt (1 mile south), Eridge Green (2 miles west), Mark Cross (2 miles south), Town Row (4 miles south-west) and Tidebrook (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles north), Tonbridge (7 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles north-east) and Southborough (4 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find The Corn Exchange (2.1 miles north) and The Amelia (2.6 miles north). Not far away are Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The George Public House (within half a mile north)
Also in Frant
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Churros
All ages love churros.
Your questions about paella party catering in Frant
Is Frant 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 Frant for guests?
Frant station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Will the neighbours notice?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it’s a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
Do you come to Frant?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Frant. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
When should I book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Plan seats for most guests
- Add a diet question to the invitation
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
Live paella or other catering?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you are a guest too. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Events in Frant and across Kent
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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 will do the cooking.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
- 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