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Live paella catering in Halfway Street, Kent
Paella 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 Halfway Street.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Community events and fairs
- Big birthdays
Live paella catering in Halfway Street
Paella compared with other options
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. 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 Halfway Street
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Paella catering for your event in Halfway Street
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That’s exactly what we bring to your event in Halfway Street. Whether it’s summer garden parties and weddings, from canapés to evening food, we can cook vegetable paella, paella Valenciana and mixed paella for your guests.
Somewhere like Halfway Street, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Live paella in Halfway Street: local details
Halfway Street is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Halfway Street and nearby villages. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Halfway Street to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Shepherds Well station is about 0.6 miles away. Historic houses near Halfway Street include Goodnestone Park (4.3 miles north) and Acrise Place (4.9 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Halfway Street is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking. The coast is within about 6 miles of Halfway Street, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Anywhere in CT15, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Sibertswold (1 mile north-east), Coldred (1 mile east), Lydden (1 mile south-east), Waldershare (2 miles east) and Eythorne (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Buckland Hospital (4.5 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (3.6 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bricklayers' Arms (0.5 miles north-east)
FAQs for Halfway Street
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Andrew: can you cater afterwards?
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.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Perfect for your event in Halfway Street
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Halfway Street, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Community events and fairs
- Milestone birthday parties
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Andrew, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if it rains
- What the price includes, item by item
- The venue requirements
Nearby places to Halfway Street
What else we do in Halfway Street
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Evenings in Halfway Street stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Halfway Street
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For event organisers in Halfway Street
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Halfway Street? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Count adults and children separately
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
How we price paella catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Halfway Street? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
- 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