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Paella party catering in Pembury, Kent
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Pembury and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Family get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Planning an event in Pembury?
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
How our paella party catering works in Pembury
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. On the menu are vegetable paella, churros and tapas, and we are regularly asked to cater christenings and naming days and big birthdays.
For a party in Pembury, your garden is often the best venue. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Pembury? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Why choose live paella in Pembury?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Pembury and the whole of Kent
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Pembury parties: what to know
Pembury is about 3 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Pembury and nearby villages. We cater in 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 29 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Upper Church of St Peter, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Thinking of a party in Brenchley Wood? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Pembury is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in TN2, we plan around your venue and timings. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and Henwood Green Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Pembury for paella party catering include Key's Green (2 miles south-east), Matfield (2 miles east), Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles south-east), Capel (2 miles north) and Petteridge (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles west), Tonbridge (4 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery (2.9 miles west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (0.9 miles west). Not far away are Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Skinners' Kent Academy (1.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include King William IV pub (less than half a mile south)
Occasions we cook for in Pembury
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
- Family get-togethers
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is High Brooms station, about 2.2 miles west.
Questions to ask before you book
- The venue requirements
- When payment is due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How each diet is kept separate
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it’s light in Pembury 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.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Pembury: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Pembury for guests?
The closest is High Brooms station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far in advance should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
Do you cater for children?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What does paella party catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
- 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