Kent · England
Paella Party Catering for Whetsted events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Whetsted and the surrounding area.
- Baby celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Planning an event in Whetsted?
Paella party catering for your party in Whetsted
A paella party works in most gardens, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a picture. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, churros and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for anniversaries and engagement parties and family reunions.
A country party near Whetsted is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
What affects the price in Whetsted
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Other catering in Whetsted
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Whetsted? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Questions from Whetsted
What’s the nearest station to Whetsted for guests?
Paddock Wood station, about 0.9 miles south-east of the centre.
How far is Whetsted from London?
About 29 miles from central London.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Often, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. Send us a picture.
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Whetsted
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
Planning a party in Whetsted
Whetsted is about 4 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Parties in Whetsted are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Whetsted is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Whetsted to London (29 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Five Oak Green Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Paddock Wood station, about 0.9 miles south-east.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater parties in Five Oak Green (1 mile south-west), Paddock Wood (1 mile south-east), Colt's Hill (1 mile south-west), Capel (2 miles south-west) and Crockhurst Street (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-west), Tonbridge (4 miles west), Kings Hill (6 miles north) and Foley Park (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Tonbridge Castle (4.4 miles west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Whetsted includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Mascalls School (1.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Kings Head pub (0.9 miles south-west)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you are a guest too. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it is light in Whetsted until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Whetsted
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Whetsted, people book us for events such as:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
Thinking of a party in Foal Hurst Wood? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deposit and payment dates
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deadline for final numbers
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Give separate numbers for children
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
- 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