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Paella party catering in Pittswood, Kent
Looking for paella party catering in Pittswood? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Summer garden parties
Planning an event in Pittswood?
Hosting a paella party in Pittswood
Pittswood is about 2 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Wherever your party is in the TN11 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Tonbridge station is about 3 miles away. After a christening at a church like St Mary's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Here we cover the TN11 postcode area. Local streets include High House Lane and Ashes Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at parties in Parker's Green (1 mile south), Hadlow (1 mile east), Golden Green (2 miles south-east), Dunk's Green (2 miles north) and Roughway (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north), Northfleet (14 miles north) and Swanley (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (3.7 miles south-west) and Tonbridge Castle (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Pittswood includes Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Pittswood include Hadlow Primary School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Three Squirrels pub (within half a mile south-west)
Paella party catering in Pittswood, made fresh on the day
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. On the menu are mixed paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re often booked for birthday parties and big family gatherings.
Country parties near Pittswood suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Pittswood questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Pittswood?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Generally. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters often try it too.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
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Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. 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’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Let the neighbours know
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it is light in Pittswood until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Pittswood? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Pittswood?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Who books paella party catering in Pittswood?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Naming days and christenings
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (2.6 miles north) and Ightham Mote (2.9 miles north-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What your quote should include
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if it rains
- 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