Medway · England
Paella Party Catering in Tunbridge Hill
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Tunbridge Hill and the surrounding area.
- Birthday parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Family get-togethers
Planning an event in Tunbridge Hill?
Where we can cook in Tunbridge Hill
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
About our paella party catering in Tunbridge Hill
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. On the menu are seafood paella, mixed paella and churros, and typical bookings are for retirement and leaving parties and christenings and naming days.
A country party near Tunbridge Hill is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Tunbridge Hill questions
Is Tunbridge Hill close to London?
About 30 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Tunbridge Hill for guests?
The closest is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Will the neighbours notice?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it is a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Is live paella right for your party?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you are a guest too. 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.
Why Tunbridge Hill hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Drinks service on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
How we price paella party catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Party venues around Tunbridge Hill
Tunbridge Hill is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. Parties in Tunbridge Hill are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 68 places across Medway. Our events stretch from Tunbridge Hill to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
We cater parties across the ME3 postcode area. We also cook at parties in Kingsnorth (1 mile south), Fenn Street (1 mile north-west), Sharnal Street (1 mile north-west), St Mary Hoo (2 miles north) and High Halstow (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (6 miles south-west), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (3.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
Places near Tunbridge Hill
What else we do in Tunbridge Hill
How the day works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Sunset in Tunbridge Hill is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- 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.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Planning paella party catering in Tunbridge Hill? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Let the neighbours know
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Who books paella party catering in Tunbridge Hill?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Retirement celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Baby celebrations
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, about 3.9 miles south-west.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides the crockery
- 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