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Paella Party Catering for Mowshurst events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Mowshurst and the surrounding area.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
Planning an event in Mowshurst?
Live paella or other catering?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Mowshurst hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
About our paella party catering in Mowshurst
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. We’re often asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and birthday parties, serving tapas, seafood paella and churros.
In a small place like Mowshurst, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it’s light in Mowshurst until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Party venues around Mowshurst
Mowshurst is about 7 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. For a party in Mowshurst, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Mowshurst is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 21 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Hever Castle (2.3 miles south-east) and Chartwell (2.5 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Edenbridge station, about 0.6 miles west. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Mowshurst, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in TN8, we plan around your venue and timings. Nearby, we also cater parties in Marlpit Hill (1 mile west), Edenbridge (1 mile south-west), Pootings (1 mile north), Four Elms (1 mile north-east) and Troy Town (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (7 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (15 miles east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Haxted Watermill Museum (2.3 miles south-west) and Hever Castle (2.3 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The Swan pub (0.6 miles west)
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Warn the neighbours
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan seats for most guests
- Have bins ready
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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.
What affects the price in Mowshurst
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we are needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Mowshurst, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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FAQs for Mowshurst
What’s the nearest station to Mowshurst for guests?
Edenbridge station, about 0.6 miles 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 follow the site rules.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Mowshurst.
What does paella party catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
When should I book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Where we can cook in Mowshurst
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood 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