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Live paella catering in Boughton Malherbe, Kent
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Boughton Malherbe and across Kent.
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
Live paella catering in Boughton Malherbe
About our paella catering in Boughton Malherbe
There’s something generous about paella: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It makes the food an event in itself. We cook black rice, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are often booked for weddings, from canapés to evening food and garden get-togethers.
In a small place like Boughton Malherbe, events are usually in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Questions from Boughton Malherbe
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Boughton Malherbe from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you cover Boughton Malherbe?
We do. Boughton Malherbe is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
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Live paella or other catering?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, because each paella has its own pan. It is served quickly from the pan, so queues move. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Boughton Malherbe
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Events in Boughton Malherbe and across Kent
- Drinks service on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
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 the timing is planned around your event. Around midsummer it stays light in Boughton Malherbe until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Catering an event in Boughton Malherbe
Boughton Malherbe is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. For paella catering in Boughton Malherbe, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Platts Heath Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Nearby historic houses include Leeds Castle (3.6 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Boughton Malherbe is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cook at events all over the ME17 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Boughton Malherbe, we also cover Liverton Street (1 mile north-west), Grafty Green (1 mile south-west), Platt's Heath (1 mile north-west), Sandway (1 mile north) and Broadstone (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (1.1 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.5 miles north-west).
- Local schools include The Lenham School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Head Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Who books paella catering in Boughton Malherbe?
There’s no kitchen needed, so it is at home in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Boughton Malherbe, people book us for events such as:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Garden get-togethers
- Naming days and family parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Kiln Wood? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides the crockery
- 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