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Paella party catering in Sandhurst Cross, Kent
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Sandhurst Cross and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Garden get-togethers
- Family get-togethers
Book paella party catering in Sandhurst Cross
Occasions we cook for in Sandhurst Cross
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Retirement celebrations
- Baby celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Milestone birthdays
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Nicholas, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- The venue requirements
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
Paella party catering for your party in Sandhurst Cross
Paella is made for relaxed parties: it’s served from the pan and shared, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. We are frequently asked to cater neighbourhood celebrations and celebrations of life, with chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and churros.
In a small place like Sandhurst Cross, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer party in Sandhurst Cross 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.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Sandhurst Cross, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Have bins ready
- Count adults and children separately
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Plan seats for most guests
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Questions from Sandhurst Cross
Is Sandhurst Cross close to London?
About 43 miles from central London.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How far in advance should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. We’ll check availability straight away.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
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Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How we price paella party catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Sandhurst Cross parties: what to know
Sandhurst Cross is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Sandhurst Cross. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Sandhurst Cross to Canterbury (about 29 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Great Dixter (2.5 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Robertsbridge station, about 4.3 miles south-west. Sandhurst Cross is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of the TN18 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Church Road, Bodiam Road and Bourne Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. For parties just outside Sandhurst Cross, we cover Sandhurst (1 mile north-east), Bodiam (1 mile south-west), Little Conghurst (1 mile north-west), Four Throws (1 mile north-west) and Linkhill (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Tenterden (7 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north), Staplehurst (10 miles north) and Stanhope (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Benenden Hospital (5.4 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Bodiam Manor School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Old Tavern (less than half a mile east)
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
- 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