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Paella Party Catering in Lamberhurst
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Lamberhurst.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
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How our paella party catering works in Lamberhurst
Paella is made for relaxed parties: it’s served from the pan and shared, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. We are frequently asked to cater anniversary celebrations and wakes and memorial gatherings, serving churros, seafood paella and mixed paella.
Country parties near Lamberhurst suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
How the day works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Sunset in Lamberhurst is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
What paella party catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The number of people
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the space, if you can
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
About the dishes
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Lamberhurst hosts choose us
- We cover Lamberhurst and the whole of Kent
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Common questions in Lamberhurst
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Lamberhurst from London?
About 35 miles from central London.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is typically the best advert for the party.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Party venues around Lamberhurst
Lamberhurst is about 6 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Lamberhurst, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our events stretch from Lamberhurst to Brighton (about 29 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Wadhurst station, about 3.9 miles south-west. After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Lamberhurst is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in TN3, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and Clivedon Court; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. For parties just outside Lamberhurst, we cover Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles north-west), Key's Green (3 miles north-west), Petteridge (3 miles north), Brenchley (4 miles north) and Matfield (4 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles north-west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north) and Foley Park (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Old Scotney Castle (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Lamberhurst include Bewl Water.
- Pubs nearby include Horse And Groom Public House (within half a mile south-west)
- 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