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Paella Party Catering for Mile Oak events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Mile Oak and the surrounding area.
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Live paella party catering in Mile Oak
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Paella party catering in Mile Oak, made fresh on the day
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children typically love a simple chicken paella. We cook vegetable paella, churros and mixed paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater big birthdays and garden parties and summer barbecues.
In a small place like Mile Oak, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
Mile Oak: your questions answered
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cook in Foal Hurst Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Usually. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
How we price paella party catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
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.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Where we can cook in Mile Oak
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Mile Oak
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
Why choose paella party catering in Mile Oak?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Paddock Wood station, about 1.1 miles north-west.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Staff numbers and hours
- How bad weather is handled
- The deposit and payment dates
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
How the day works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Mile Oak is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Related guides
Parties in Mile Oak: gardens, venues and local tips
Mile Oak is about 6 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Wherever your party is in the TN12 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Andrew's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Thinking of a party in Foal Hurst Wood? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Mile Oak is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Kent takes in TN12. That could mean a party in a garden on Mile Oak Road, Mascall's Court Lane and Mascall's Court Road. We also cook at parties in Pearson's Green (1 mile east), Castle Hill (1 mile south-east), Queen Street (1 mile north), Palmer's Green (1 mile south) and Claygate (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles west), Tonbridge (6 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tunbridge Wells Hospital (4.3 miles west) and The Hop Farm Museum (2 miles north). Not far away are Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Paddock Wood Primary School (1 mile north-west)
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Mile Oak hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Nearby places to Mile Oak
What else we do in Mile Oak
- 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