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Paella Catering in Gushmere
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Gushmere and the surrounding area.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Office lunches and staff parties
Paella catering in Gushmere
About our paella catering in Gushmere
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, very little goes to waste, and the food arrives hot. That is why it works for so many events. For community events and fairs and garden get-togethers, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and vegan paella.
For a rural spot like Gushmere, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Let us know about other food at the event
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we usually call guests over.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Common questions in Gushmere
Could we have live paella in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Gushmere?
Selling station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Do you come to Gushmere?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Gushmere and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Does paella work for big events?
It is ideal. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Around midsummer it stays light in Gushmere until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Gushmere, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Who books paella catering in Gushmere?
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Gushmere and Kent:
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Community events and fairs
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Selling Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the price includes, item by item
- How each diet is kept separate
- Who provides the crockery
The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it is often the first pan to empty.
For event organisers in Gushmere
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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 keeps things simple.
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What else we do in Gushmere
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
What affects the price in Gushmere
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Gushmere?
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate pans. It’s served quickly from the pan, so queues move. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Gushmere
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Drinks service on request
- Fast service from the pan
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Gushmere: venues, travel and local tips
Gushmere is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Gushmere will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cook in 922 places across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Gushmere to Canterbury (7 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Selling station is about 0.6 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (3.6 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Gushmere is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
This part of Kent takes in ME13, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Selling Road and Vicarage Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Crouch (1 mile north-east), Selling (1 mile south), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-east), South Street (1 mile east) and Hogben's Hill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Sondes Arms (0.5 miles east)
- 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