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Paella party catering in Petteridge, Kent
Planning paella party catering in Petteridge? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Naming days and christenings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Planning an event in Petteridge?
About the dishes
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
About our paella party catering in Petteridge
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a picture if you are unsure. For birthday parties and neighbourhood celebrations, we can cook churros, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella and more.
A country party near Petteridge is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. For a late-May party in Petteridge, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Petteridge: your questions answered
Is Petteridge too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook in Brenchley Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Frequently, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Often, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a photo and we’ll check.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Also near Petteridge
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DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Petteridge parties: what to know
Petteridge is about 5 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Petteridge, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Petteridge is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 31 miles away.
Parks such as Brenchley Wood generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. Historic houses near Petteridge include Scotney Castle (3.8 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Petteridge is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in TN12, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a party in a garden on Petteridge Lane, Porters Close and Tibbs Court Lane. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Matfield (1 mile north-west), Brenchley (1 mile north-east), Key's Green (1 mile south-west), Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles south-west) and Colt's Hill (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles west), Tonbridge (6 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Hospital (3.2 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Petteridge includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Mascalls School (1.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Hop Bine pub (within half a mile north-east)
For event organisers in Petteridge
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Events we cater in Petteridge
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Whatever you are celebrating in Petteridge, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Ebenezer Church (Matfield), with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and parking costs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Is live paella right for your party?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Catering across Kent, including Petteridge
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
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:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Plan seats for most guests
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
- 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