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Paella Party Catering in Palmer's Green
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Palmer's Green: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Paella party catering near Palmer's Green
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella usually gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
Paella party catering in Palmer's Green, cooked live
It is 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. We’re frequently asked to cater naming days and christenings and garden get-togethers, serving vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
In a small place like Palmer's Green, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Perfect for your party in Palmer's Green
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Baby celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Historic houses near Palmer's Green include Scotney Castle (4 miles south). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What to look for in a quote
- Staff numbers and hours
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- How each diet is kept separate
Is live paella right for your party?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Palmer's Green hosts choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Events in Palmer's Green and across Kent
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Palmer's Green: your questions answered
Is Palmer's Green too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Palmer's Green from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How far in advance should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. We’ll check availability straight away.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Where we can cook in Palmer's Green
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
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The process
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. For a late-May party in Palmer'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.
- First, we check the 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Palmer's Green? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Parties in Palmer's Green: gardens, venues and local tips
Palmer's Green is about 6 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Wherever your party is in the TN12 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Paddock Wood station, about 2.3 miles north. After a christening at a church like Parish Church of All Saints, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Palmer's Green is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of the TN12 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Palmer's Green, we also cover Castle Hill (1 mile north-east), Pearson's Green (1 mile north-east), Horsmonden (1 mile south-east), Mile Oak (1 mile north) and Hazel Street (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles west), Tonbridge (7 miles north-west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Old Scotney Castle (4.1 miles south) and The Hop Farm Museum (3.2 miles north). Not far away are Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Palmer's Green include Mascalls School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Halfway House Public House (within half a mile south-west)
What affects the price in Palmer's Green
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
- 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