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Live paella catering in Bluetown, Kent
Planning paella catering in Bluetown? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Office lunches and staff parties
Book paella catering in Bluetown
How our paella catering works in Bluetown
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for big birthdays and company summer parties.
In a hamlet or village like Bluetown, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Perfect for your event in Bluetown
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Bluetown book us for occasions like:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Office lunches and staff parties
For guests coming by train, Sittingbourne station is about 3.6 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if it rains
- When final numbers are due
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It is the pan people photograph.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Catering an event in Bluetown
Bluetown is about 4 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. From the centre of Bluetown to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Historic houses near Bluetown include Belmont House and Gardens (4.4 miles east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Milstead and Frinsted Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Bluetown, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cover events in every part of ME9 and the streets around it. Other places close to Bluetown for paella catering include Hollybushes (1 mile west), Milstead (1 mile north-west), Doddington (1 mile south-east), Wichling (1 mile south) and Frinsted (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (6 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (2.4 miles east) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.4 miles north).
Where we can cook in Bluetown
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Bluetown
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Common questions in Bluetown
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Catherine?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook in Cromers Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Live paella or other catering?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Bluetown
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Catering across Kent, including Bluetown
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Evenings in Bluetown 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.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
- 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