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Paella Catering in Elmstone
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Elmstone.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Leaving dos and retirements
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About our paella catering in Elmstone
Paella is generous food: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. Whether it is garden get-togethers and anniversaries and engagement parties, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and paella Valenciana for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Elmstone, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. In Elmstone, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
For event organisers in Elmstone
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Count adults and children separately
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.
Elmstone questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Elmstone Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Elmstone close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
What is live paella catering?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook while everyone watches, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
How much does paella catering cost in Elmstone?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
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. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Who books paella catering in Elmstone?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Garden get-togethers
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Big birthdays
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Historic houses near Elmstone include Goodnestone Park (3.9 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When payment is due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we’re needed on site
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Is live paella right for your event?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Elmstone
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Paella catering around Elmstone
Elmstone is about 7 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. From the centre of Elmstone to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Elmstone is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Elmstone Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Preston Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
This part of Kent takes in CT3, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Padbrook Lane, Sheerwater Road and Longmete Road. We also cook at events in Hoaden (1 mile south-east), Perry (1 mile south), Nash (1 mile south), Shatterling (1 mile south) and Broomhill (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- 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