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Paella catering in TN9
Paella, tapas and desserts across TN9, from Tonbridge. For weddings, parties and corporate events, with every diet catered for.
Planning an event in TN9?
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- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
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Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: use our quote form.
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Our paella catering in TN9
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That’s exactly what we bring to your event in TN9. Typical bookings include fairs, fêtes and festivals and naming days and family parties, with seafood paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- 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 TN9
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
What’s near Tonbridge
Events here are often close to Church of St Peter and St Paul, Royal Rise Primary School and Hillview School for Girls and the streets around them. Nearby too are Ivy House Public House (less than half a mile west), New Beacon School (less than half a mile north-west) and Haysden Country Park (1.4 miles west). Tonbridge’s nearest station is Tonbridge station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find The Milne Museum (within half a mile west) and Tonbridge Castle (less than half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Tonbridge include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
Live paella across TN9: what to know
There are 1 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in TN9, so the setting can be anything from Tonbridge to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Tonbridge: Thinking of a picnic-style party in Haysden Country Park? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. 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. Around midsummer it stays light in Tonbridge until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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.
How we price paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Let us know about other food at the event
Paella is best eaten as soon as it is ready, so we serve when guests are ready.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
Events we cater in TN9
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, thanks to separate pans for each version. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
FAQs for TN9
How much does paella catering cost in TN9?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Most events choose two or three: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. See the sample menu.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
What is live paella catering?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook while everyone watches, and serve at the time you want.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
- 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