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Paella Party Catering in Smarden Bell
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Smarden Bell and the surrounding area.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Summer garden parties
- Celebrations of life
Paella party catering near Smarden Bell
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Paella party catering for your party in Smarden Bell
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children typically love a simple chicken paella. We cook churros, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are often booked for family get-togethers and garden parties and summer barbecues.
In a small place like Smarden Bell, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Smarden Bell questions
Is Smarden Bell close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Smarden Bell too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cover Smarden Bell?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Smarden Bell is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables can be added.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Normally. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Live paella or other catering?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Events in Smarden Bell and across Kent
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. For a late-May party in Smarden Bell, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Related guides
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella typically gets the photos.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Smarden Bell? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Who books paella party catering in Smarden Bell?
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Whatever you are celebrating in Smarden Bell, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Christenings and naming days
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Michael, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
What affects the price in Smarden Bell
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Also near Smarden Bell
Other catering in Smarden Bell
Planning a party in Smarden Bell
Smarden Bell is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Parties in Smarden Bell are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Smarden Bell is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Smarden Bell to Canterbury (20 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Headcorn station is about 2 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Smarden Bell, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in TN27, we plan around your venue. Local streets include Bell Lane and Headcorn Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Swift's Green (1 mile north), Smarden (1 mile south-east), Biddenden Green (1 mile east), Monk's Hill (1 mile south) and Lashenden (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Romden Castle (1.8 miles south-east) and Kent Firefighting Museum (2.8 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you will find The Bell Inn (less than half a mile south)
- 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