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Paella Party Catering for Rusthall events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Rusthall.
- Family reunions
- Anniversary celebrations
- Baby celebrations
Paella party catering for Rusthall events
Paella party catering in Rusthall, made fresh on the day
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. We cook churros, vegetable paella and tapas, and typical bookings are for street and neighbourhood parties and retirement and leaving parties.
For a party in Rusthall, your garden is frequently the best venue. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we will do the rest. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Rusthall? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Occasions we cook for in Rusthall
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Historic houses near Rusthall include Groombridge Place (2.2 miles south-west) and Penshurst Place (3.3 miles north-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How bad weather is handled
- Who provides the crockery
- How late numbers can change
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Tell us how many children are coming
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Planning a party in Rusthall
Rusthall is about 2 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Rusthall, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 26 miles away.
After a christening at a church like St Paul's Church Centre, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, Tunbridge Wells station is about 1.5 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Rusthall, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in TN4 and TN3, we plan around your venue and timings. From Rusthall High Street, Hill View Road and Manor Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover parties in Langton Green (1 mile west), Bullingstone (1 mile north-west), Speldhurst (1 mile north-west), Stockland Green (1 mile north) and Broadwater Down (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (7 miles east), Edenbridge (9 miles north-west) and Staplehurst (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Castle (4.5 miles north-east) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (1.3 miles east). Open spaces near Rusthall include Barden Lake and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Rose Hill School (0.7 miles east) and Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (0.9 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Oak pub (within half a mile south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
What paella party catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Send us the date, your venue or TN4 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Rusthall questions
We are having a ceremony at St Paul's Church Centre: 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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook at venues 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.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is normally the best advert for the party.
Do you cater in Rusthall?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Rusthall is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know and we’ll add it to the quote.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. For a late-May party in Rusthall, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your party?
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Catering across Kent, including Rusthall
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
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Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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.
- 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