Kent · England
Live paella catering in Hickmans Green, Kent
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Hickmans Green: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Office lunches and staff parties
Paella catering near Hickmans Green
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Tell us what else is being served
Paella is best eaten as soon as it’s ready, so we serve when guests are ready.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
Paella catering in Hickmans Green, made fresh on the day
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We’ll suggest what suits your event. For birthday celebrations and garden get-togethers, we can cook paella Valenciana, vegetable paella and vegan paella.
In a hamlet or village like Hickmans Green, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
Places near Hickmans Green
More for events in Hickmans Green
Planning live paella in Hickmans Green
Hickmans Green is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Anywhere in ME13, we can cook for your guests. We cook in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Barnabas, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, Selling station is about 1 mile away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Hickmans Green. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking. Hickmans Green is within about 6 miles of the sea, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
For paella catering in ME13, we plan around your venue and timings. We also cook at events in Winterbourne (1 mile south-east), Boughton under Blean (1 mile north-east), Oversland (1 mile south), South Street (1 mile south-west) and Crouch (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.1 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.4 miles east). Open spaces near Hickmans Green include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Queens Head pub (0.6 miles north)
Who books paella catering in Hickmans Green?
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Hickmans Green book us for events such as:
- Naming days and family parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Community events and fairs
- Big birthdays
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- How long the team stays
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The wet-weather plan
Hickmans Green: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at St Barnabas: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you cover Hickmans Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Hickmans Green. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
About the dishes
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. Evenings in Hickmans Green 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.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
How to prepare
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
What affects the price in Hickmans Green
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Hickmans Green
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- 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