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Paella Party Catering in Royal Tunbridge Wells
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Royal Tunbridge Wells and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Paella party catering for Royal Tunbridge Wells events
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan where rubbish goes
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
How our paella party catering works in Royal Tunbridge Wells
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around Royal Tunbridge Wells. We are frequently asked to cater summer garden parties and wakes and memorial gatherings, serving mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
In a town like Royal Tunbridge Wells, a garden party is the classic choice, with a local hall or club as a good back-up if the garden is small. All we need is a level cooking spot. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
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How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. A summer party in Royal Tunbridge Wells stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, 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.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose paella party catering in Royal Tunbridge Wells?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there is little waste.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Royal Tunbridge Wells, people book us for events such as:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Naming days and christenings
For guests coming by train, Tunbridge Wells station is about 0.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Paella compared with other options
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Your questions about paella party catering in Royal Tunbridge Wells
We’re having a ceremony at Parish Church of St Barnabas: can you cater afterwards?
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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Royal Tunbridge Wells for guests?
The closest is Tunbridge Wells station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Do you cater in Royal Tunbridge Wells?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Royal Tunbridge Wells and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
What does paella party catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
About the dishes
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece.
What affects the price in Royal Tunbridge Wells
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Royal Tunbridge Wells parties: what to know
Royal Tunbridge Wells is about 30 miles south-east of London, in Kent. From the centre of Royal Tunbridge Wells to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Royal Tunbridge Wells is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Brighton (about 27 miles away).
Parks such as Hilbert Woods generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. After a christening at a church like Parish Church of St Barnabas, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Royal Tunbridge Wells is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in TN2, TN4 and TN1, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Market Square, Goods Station Road and Culverden Square or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. You will find Royal Tunbridge Wells on the A26 and A263, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. For parties just outside Royal Tunbridge Wells, we cover Hawkenbury (1 mile south-east), High Brooms (1 mile north-east), Broadwater Down (1 mile south-west), Southborough (1 mile north) and Rusthall (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north), Tonbridge (4 miles north), Kings Hill (11 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north-east). Being one of Kent’s larger places, Royal Tunbridge Wells has lots of places to hold a party.
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Place (within half a mile south-west) and Tonbridge Castle (4.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Schools near Royal Tunbridge Wells include The Skinners' School (0.5 miles north-west) and Rose Hill School (1 mile west)
- Local pubs include Crystal Palace pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo 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