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Paella party catering in The Moor, Kent
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in The Moor and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Christenings and naming days
Live paella party catering in The Moor
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Sunset in The Moor is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Paella party catering in The Moor, made fresh on the day
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the whole menu is sorted. For birthday parties and wakes and celebrations of life, we can cook vegetable paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a small place like The Moor, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
How we price paella party catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we are needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Questions from The Moor
How far is The Moor from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like The Moor?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Paella compared with other options
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. 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.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A quote that spells everything out
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Tell us how many children are coming
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Party venues around The Moor
The Moor is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. For a party in The Moor, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around The Moor. The Moor is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from The Moor to Canterbury (about 30 miles away).
Thinking of a party in Collingwood Nature Reserve? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Laurence, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of The Moor, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in TN18, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include The Moor, Pipers Lane and The Chestnuts, and we can cook for a party on any of them. We also cook at parties in Hawkhurst (1 mile north-east), Little Conghurst (1 mile east), Pipsden (1 mile north-east), Four Throws (1 mile east) and Beal's Green (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east), Southborough (13 miles north-west) and Park Wood (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.6 miles west).
- Nearby schools include Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Eight Bells Hotel (less than half a mile south)
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in The Moor
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Churros
Perfect for your party in The Moor
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Summer garden parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Celebrations of life
- Naming days and christenings
Nearby historic houses include Great Dixter (4.8 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How late numbers can change
- Who provides the crockery
Other catering in The Moor
- 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