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Paella Catering for Hoppers Corner events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Hoppers Corner and across Kent.
- Naming days and family parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Paella catering for Hoppers Corner events
Step by step
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Evenings in Hoppers Corner 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.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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About our paella catering in Hoppers Corner
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. Once it is ready, we serve it hot from the pan. Whether it’s garden parties and summer barbecues and weddings, from canapés to evening food, we can cook vegan paella, paella Valenciana and seafood paella for your guests.
Somewhere like Hoppers Corner, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
A closer look at the menu
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella is not an afterthought: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Count adults and children separately
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we usually call guests over.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
Why choose live paella in Hoppers Corner?
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in Hoppers Corner. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Hoppers Corner
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Fast service from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
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Hoppers Corner: venues, travel and local tips
Hoppers Corner is about 3 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Across the ME15 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Hoppers Corner is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Hoppers Corner to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is East Farleigh station, about 0.9 miles east. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Quarry Wood? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Hoppers Corner is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Here we cover the ME15 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Lower Road and Charlton Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Kettle Corner (1 mile north-east), Farleigh Green (1 mile south), Barming Heath (1 mile north), West Farleigh (1 mile south-west) and East Farleigh (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (2.2 miles east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.4 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Oakwood Park Grammar School (1.9 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Tickled Trout pub (0.6 miles south-west)
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Towns and villages near Hoppers Corner
Other catering in Hoppers Corner
For event organisers in Hoppers Corner
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Perfect for your event in Hoppers Corner
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, thanks to separate pans for each version. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
In Hoppers Corner and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Birthday celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
- Festivals, fairs and school events
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like All Saints Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Staff numbers and hours
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Hoppers Corner: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at All Saints Church?
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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Could we have live paella in Quarry Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you come to Hoppers Corner?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Hoppers Corner is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Which paella is most popular?
Most events choose two or three: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. See the sample menu.
- 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