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Paella Catering in Egerton
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Egerton.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Milestone birthday parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
Paella catering near Egerton
Paella catering for your event in Egerton
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. We are frequently asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and wedding breakfasts and evening food, with black rice, vegan paella and mixed paella.
Somewhere as small as Egerton, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Mention any other courses or food
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
A closer look at the menu
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Egerton
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Catering across Kent, including Egerton
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
More for events in Egerton
Live paella in Egerton: local details
Egerton is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Egerton and the surrounding area. Egerton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St James, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Egerton Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Egerton is within about 7 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 TN27 and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as The Street, Stevens Close and New Road. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Mundy Bois (1 mile south), Newland Green (1 mile south-west), Egerton Forstal (1 mile south-west), Pembles Cross (1 mile west) and Potter's Forstal (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles west) and Davington (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Coldbridge Castle (1.5 miles west).
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Around midsummer it stays light in Egerton until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or TN27 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we cook for in Egerton
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Naming days and family parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 2.7 miles south.
Before you book anyone
- The wet-weather plan
- A clear list of what’s included
- The venue requirements
- Travel and parking costs
Egerton questions
What’s the nearest station to Egerton for guests?
The closest is Pluckley station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St James: can you cater afterwards?
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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Is paella enough as a main?
Paella is a meal in itself. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What equipment do you bring?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
What affects the price in Egerton
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Guest numbers
- How long we’re needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
- 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