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Paella catering in Kent

We cook live paella at weddings, parties, corporate events and festivals in 922 towns and villages across Kent.

Planning an event in Kent?

Catering in Kent

Each service has its own list of towns in Kent. Choose one, or find your town further down.

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How paella catering works in Kent

Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We will suggest what suits your event. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, paella Valenciana and vegan paella, and we’re often booked for office lunches and staff parties and big birthdays.

A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time.

We start with a few details about your event.
You get a menu and an itemised quote.
We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
We serve from the pan, then pack down.

Pricing in Kent

Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.

Why choose Love Paella

Real theatre, not just catering
Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
A quote that spells everything out

Get a quote

To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.

Around Maidstone

Events here are frequently close to Paper Makers Arms, Maidstone Grammar School and St Philip's Church. Other local landmarks include River Len LNR (under half a mile north-east), South Borough Primary School (under half a mile south) and St Augustine Academy (1.2 miles west). Maidstone’s nearest station is Maidstone West station, about 0.6 miles north-west. A little further out are Maidstone Carriage Museum (under half a mile north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (1.8 miles west). For a walk before or after the party, there is Burham Down and Boxley Hills.

Planning live paella in Kent

There are 21 towns and 767 villages and hamlets in Kent, so the setting can be anything from Maidstone, Ashford and Canterbury to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan. Parts of Kent are within a few miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape and the High Weald National Landscape, so check venue rules on vehicles and cooking for countryside events. 219 of the places we cover in Kent are within about 6 miles of the sea, so we often plan a sheltered cooking spot for the wind.

Maidstone: Historic houses near Maidstone include Stoneacre (2.4 miles south-east) and Leeds Castle (4.6 miles east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Maidstone West station, about 0.6 miles north-west. Evenings in Maidstone stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.

Should I cook it myself?

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.

A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.

For event organisers in Kent

Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.

Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.

Live paella or other catering?

A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too.

What your quote should include

What happens if it rains
Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
If the price includes VAT
The venue requirements

About the dishes

Mixed paella

Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it is frequently the first pan to empty.

Seafood paella

A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s typically the most photographed pan.

What affects the price in Kent

Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:

Guest numbers
Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
How many courses

Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.

What we need to know

The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:

Approximate guest numbers, including children
Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
The address or venue name

It’s 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.

Common questions in Kent

Do you take everything away?

Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.

Do you have a kids’ option?

Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.

Do you cater for coeliacs?

Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.

Can you cook in the rain?

Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.

Can you serve tapas as well?

Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.

Do you provide plates and cutlery?

Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.

How much does paella catering cost in Kent?

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.