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Paella Party Catering in Matfield
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Matfield. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Celebrations of life
- Christenings and naming days
- Summer garden parties
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How our paella party catering works in Matfield
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a photo. We’re often asked to cater wakes and memorial gatherings and birthday parties, with mixed paella, churros and seafood paella.
Country parties near Matfield suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Count adults and children separately
- Have enough chairs for most guests
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Matfield questions
Can you cook in Brenchley Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How far is Matfield from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Yes. Children generally love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. Send us a picture.
How much does paella party catering cost in Matfield?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Towns and villages near Matfield
Other catering in Matfield
Planning a party in Matfield
Matfield is about 5 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For paella party catering in Matfield, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 31 miles away.
Historic houses near Matfield include Scotney Castle (4.5 miles south). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Parks such as Brenchley Wood usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. Matfield is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Kent takes in TN12, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Local streets include Standings Close, Homebush Green and Chestnut Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Matfield, we also cover Petteridge (1 mile south-east), Brenchley (1 mile east), Colt's Hill (1 mile north-west), Key's Green (2 miles south-west) and Paddock Wood (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles west), Tonbridge (5 miles north-west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Tunbridge Wells Hospital (2.9 miles west) and The Hop Farm Museum (3.1 miles north). Not far away are Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Mascalls School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Poet at Matfield pub (within half a mile west)
Is live paella right for your party?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Matfield hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Events we cater in Matfield
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Matfield, people book us for occasions like:
- Naming days and christenings
- Family get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Paddock Wood station, about 2.1 miles north.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The wet-weather plan
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
About the dishes
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, it’s light in Matfield until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or TN12 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- 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