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Paella Party Catering in Gill's Green
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Gill's Green. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Christenings and naming days
Book paella party catering in Gill's Green
About our paella party catering in Gill's Green
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. We are frequently asked to cater retirement and leaving parties and engagement and anniversary parties, serving mixed paella, churros and vegetable paella.
In a small place like Gill's Green, 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. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Gill's Green questions
Is Gill's Green too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Gill's Green from London?
About 40 miles from central London.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Count adults and children separately
- Have bins ready
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Add a diet question to the invitation
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Gill's Green? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Gill's Green parties: what to know
Gill's Green is about 12 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Across the TN18 area, we can bring the pans to you. Gill's Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Gill's Green to Canterbury (about 29 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of All Saints, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Historic houses near Gill's Green include Scotney Castle (4.8 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Gill's Green, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cater parties across the TN18 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Cranbrook Road, Santers Court and Wellington Cottages, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Beal's Green (1 mile south), Hawkhurst (1 mile south), Pipsden (1 mile south-east), The Moor (2 miles south) and Hartley (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (15 miles north), Foley Park (15 miles north) and Paddock Wood (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Old Scotney Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (4.8 miles west). Open spaces near Gill's Green include Bewl Water.
- Schools near Gill's Green include Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Queen's Hotel (1 mile south)
Why choose paella party catering in Gill's Green?
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
In Gill's Green and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversary celebrations
- Celebrations of life
If guests are coming by rail, Etchingham station is about 4.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Allergen information for each dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
Where we can cook in Gill's Green
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
About the dishes
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
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Why choose live paella in Gill's Green?
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A clear, itemised quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. A summer party in Gill's Green stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Gill's Green, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
- 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