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Paella Party Catering in How Green
Planning paella party catering in How Green? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering for How Green events
How Green questions
Which station should guests use for How Green?
Hever station, about 1.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including How Green.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. Send your date and we will check.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Paella party catering in How Green, made fresh on the day
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. Typical bookings include baby celebrations and summer garden parties, serving chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and churros.
Near How Green, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated.
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Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Add a diet question to the invitation
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
How we price paella party catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in How Green, and we will put together a menu and price.
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. For a late-May party in How Green, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Perfect for your party in How Green
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in How Green book us for events such as:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
Nearby historic houses include Hever Castle (0.7 miles south) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.6 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The wet-weather plan
- When payment is due
Why live cooking beats a buffet
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Hosting a paella party in How Green
How Green is about 7 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. From the centre of How Green to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from How Green to London (about 23 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Peter, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. If guests are coming by rail, Hever station is about 1.3 miles away. How Green is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of TN8. Streets in the area include Hever Road and How Green Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. If your venue is just outside How Green, we also cover Hever (1 mile south), Newtown (2 miles south), Markbeech (2 miles south), Chiddingstone Causeway (3 miles east) and Chiddingstone Hoath (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (7 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-east), Tonbridge (7 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles east) and Paddock Wood (12 miles east).
A little further out are Tandridge Priory (5.4 miles north-west) and Hever Castle (0.7 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Wheatsheaf Public House (0.8 miles east)
- 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