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Live paella catering in East Langdon, Kent
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in East Langdon: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Paella catering for East Langdon events
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
Paella catering in East Langdon, made fresh on the day
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around East Langdon. We are often asked to cater retirement celebrations and engagement and anniversary parties, serving vegan paella, seafood paella and mixed paella.
Somewhere as small as East Langdon, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
What paella catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we are needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Tell us what else is being served
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we normally call guests over.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Evenings in East Langdon stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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East Langdon: venues, travel and local tips
East Langdon is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of East Langdon or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. East Langdon is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from East Langdon to Canterbury (13 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Augustine, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, Martin Mill station is about 0.6 miles away. East Langdon is within about 4 miles of the sea, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in CT15, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as The Street, Guston Road and Waldershare Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to East Langdon for paella catering include Martin Mill (1 mile east), Martin (1 mile north-east), Guston (1 mile south-west), West Langdon (1 mile north-west) and West Cliffe (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (9 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north) and Broadstairs (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Dover Transport Museum (2.3 miles south-west) and Dover Castle (2.7 miles south). Open spaces near East Langdon include Dover Western Heights.
- Local schools include Duke of York's Royal Military School (1.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Lantern Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
Common questions in East Langdon
What’s the nearest station to East Langdon for guests?
The closest is Martin Mill station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
How far is East Langdon from London?
About 66 miles from central London.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Occasions we cook for in East Langdon
It needs no kitchen, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Summer garden parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Langdon Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
Paella compared with other options
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in East Langdon
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
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For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
- 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