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Paella Party Catering for Hever events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Hever: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Christenings and naming days
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Live paella party catering in Hever
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Let the neighbours know
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan seats for most guests
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Paella party catering in Hever, made fresh on the day
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. Typical bookings include wakes and memorial gatherings and summer garden parties, serving tapas, seafood paella and churros.
In a small place like Hever, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Tapas
What paella party catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
Planning paella party catering in Hever? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. 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 Hever stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Common questions in Hever
Can you cook in Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Is Hever too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
How early should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it’s soon. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How much does paella party catering cost in Hever?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you supply crockery?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Party venues around Hever
Hever is about 6 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. For paella party catering in Hever, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Peter, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Nearby historic houses include Hever Castle (under half a mile north-east) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.5 miles east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Hever, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Kent takes in TN8, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Whether your party is on Hever Road and Uckfield Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Hever for paella party catering include Newtown (1 mile south), How Green (1 mile north), Markbeech (1 mile south), Chiddingstone Hoath (2 miles south-east) and Chiddingstone Causeway (3 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (8 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-east), Tonbridge (7 miles east), Swanley (15 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Haxted Watermill Museum (3.4 miles west) and Hever Castle (under half a mile north-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find King Henry VIII pub (under half a mile east)
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Hever hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Towns and villages near Hever
Also in Hever
- 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