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Paella Party Catering for Key's Green events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Key's Green.
- Garden get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Paella party catering in Key's Green
For event organisers in Key's Green
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.
Organising a club, school or community event in Key's Green? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Paella party catering in Key's Green, made fresh on the day
It’s easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella, and we are regularly asked to cater retirement and leaving parties and birthday parties.
In a small place like Key's Green, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Tapas
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Drinks service on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
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How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. For a late-May party in Key's Green, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Have bins ready
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
Children love watching the paella cook.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Parties in Key's Green: gardens, venues and local tips
Key's Green is about 4 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Key's Green and the surrounding area. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Key's Green to Brighton (about 30 miles away).
Thinking of a party in Brenchley Wood? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. After a christening at a church like Chapel Of Ease Of St Luke, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Key's Green is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in TN12 is planned around your venue and your guests. From Cryals Road and Beech Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. For parties just outside Key's Green, we cover Lamberhurst Quarter (1 mile south), Petteridge (1 mile north-east), Pembury (2 miles north-west), Matfield (2 miles north-east) and Brenchley (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles west), Tonbridge (6 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Pembury Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Old Scotney Castle (3.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Bewl Water and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local pubs include The Blue Boys Inn (under half a mile west)
Events we cater in Key's Green
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
In Key's Green and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Retirement celebrations
- Family reunions
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Frant station, about 3.5 miles south-west.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether travel is included
Key's Green: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Key's Green?
Frant station, about 3.5 miles south-west of the centre.
We are having a ceremony at Chapel Of Ease Of St Luke: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Often, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Is paella OK for kids?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
- 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