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Paella party catering in High Brooms, Kent
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in High Brooms and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
Paella party catering in High Brooms
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. For a late-May party in High Brooms, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in High Brooms? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How our paella party catering works in High Brooms
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. For family reunions and summer garden parties, we can cook tapas, mixed paella and churros.
For a party in High Brooms, your garden is frequently the best venue. Tell us about access and parking, and we’ll bring everything else. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in High Brooms
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
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For event organisers in High Brooms
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
What paella party catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Let the neighbours know
- Have enough chairs for most guests
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Questions from High Brooms
Which station should guests use for High Brooms?
High Brooms has its own station: High Brooms station.
Could we have live paella in Hilbert Woods?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
High Brooms parties: what to know
High Brooms is about 1 mile north-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Parties in High Brooms are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. High Brooms is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from High Brooms to Brighton (28 miles away).
Parks such as Hilbert Woods typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. Historic houses near High Brooms include Groombridge Place (4.4 miles south-west) and Penshurst Place (4.4 miles north-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. High Brooms is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in TN2, TN4 and TN1, we can cook for your guests. Whether your party is on Oak Road, Brook Road and Caley Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover parties in Southborough (1 mile north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile south-west), Hawkenbury (2 miles south), Stockland Green (2 miles west) and Bidborough (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Tonbridge (3 miles north), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east), Foley Park (14 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Kent and Sussex Hospital (1.2 miles south-west) and Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery (1.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local schools include Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys (0.7 miles west) and St Gregory's Catholic School (0.8 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Longbow Court pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Occasions we cook for in High Brooms
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Milestone birthdays
- Christenings and naming days
- Celebrations of life
- Big family gatherings
If guests are coming by rail, High Brooms has its own station, High Brooms station.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- Allergen information for each dish
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Seafood paella normally gets the photos.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover High Brooms and the whole of Kent
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
- 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