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Paella catering in TN2
Hosting a party in TN2? We cover Royal Tunbridge Wells, Broadwater Down and High Brooms and the rest of the district, with paella cooked from scratch.
Paella catering in TN2
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Catering in TN2
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: send us your details through our quote form.
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Our paella catering in TN2
Paella is generous food: giant pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. Typical bookings include weddings, from canapés to evening food and family celebrations and christenings, serving vegan paella, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Pricing in TN2
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why hosts in TN2 choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
What’s near Royal Tunbridge Wells
Around Royal Tunbridge Wells, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School, Parish Church of St Barnabas and Crystal Palace pub and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include The Skinners' School (0.5 miles north-west), Hilbert Woods (0.6 miles north-east) and Rose Hill School (1 mile west). Royal Tunbridge Wells’s nearest station is Tunbridge Wells station, about 0.5 miles south-west. A little further out are Royal Victoria Place (under half a mile south-west) and Tonbridge Castle (4.2 miles north). Not far away are Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
Live paella across TN2: what to know
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in TN2, so the setting can be anything from Royal Tunbridge Wells, Southborough and Broadwater Down to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Royal Tunbridge Wells: Historic houses near Royal Tunbridge Wells include Groombridge Place (3.6 miles west) and Penshurst Place (4.5 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. Parks such as Hilbert Woods normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. Around midsummer it stays light in Royal Tunbridge Wells until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Occasions we cook for in TN2
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in TN2 book us for occasions like:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Milestone birthday parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in TN2.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if it rains
- The deposit and payment dates
- How each diet is kept separate
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
How we price paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in TN2
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
How much does paella catering cost in TN2?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Do you cook inside?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
- 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