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Paella catering in TN8
We cater across all of the TN8 postcode district, which takes in Edenbridge, Marlpit Hill and Crockham Hill. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
Paella catering in TN8
Towns and villages in TN8
- Edenbridge
- Marlpit Hill
- Crockham Hill
- Cowden
- Four Elms
- Bough Beech
- Hever
- How Green
- Markbeech
- Marsh Green
- Newtown
- Stick Hill
- Goodley Stock
- Mowshurst
- Pootings
- Troy Town
- Chiddingstone Hoath
- Sevenoaks
Events we cater in TN8
- Live paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Wedding paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: send us your details through our quote form.
Neighbouring districts
Across Kent
Towns and villages in Kent
Areas we cover
How paella catering works in TN8
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That’s what we bring to events in TN8. We’re frequently asked to cater fairs, fêtes and festivals and staff parties and work lunches, with vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
What it costs in TN8
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- We cover TN8 and the whole of Kent
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Fast service from the pan
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Near you in Edenbridge
We cook for events around The White Horse Inn, Church of St Peter and St Paul and Edenbridge Primary School, among other places. Edenbridge has its own railway station: Edenbridge Town station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are Haxted Watermill Museum (1.6 miles south-west) and Hever Castle (2.4 miles south-east).
Planning live paella in TN8
There are 3 towns and 16 villages and hamlets in TN8, so whether your event is in Sevenoaks, Edenbridge and Marlpit Hill or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
Edenbridge: For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, Edenbridge has its own station, Edenbridge Town station. Planning an evening event in Edenbridge? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Occasions we cook for in TN8
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Anniversary celebrations
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Confirm allergies by email
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside.
Is live paella right for you?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch.
Questions to ask before you book
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deposit and payment dates
Questions from TN8
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
What happens with live paella?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook in front of your guests, and serve when you are ready to eat.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How much space do you need?
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.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
- 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