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Paella Catering for Langley Heath events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Langley Heath. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Planning an event in Langley Heath?
Who books paella catering in Langley Heath?
Live paella is made for outdoor events: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Birthday celebrations
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Senacre Technology College, can book us as a food stall.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When payment is due
How our paella catering works in Langley Heath
A couple of different pans covers everyone: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Each is cooked separately, so diets are easy to manage. Whether it is community events and fairs and retirement celebrations, we can cook paella Valenciana, vegan paella and black rice for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Langley Heath, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
Towns and villages near Langley Heath
What else we do in Langley Heath
Common questions in Langley Heath
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Langley Heath close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What’s in the pans
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It’s often the most popular pan at an event.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. In Langley Heath, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised 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.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Catering an event in Langley Heath
Langley Heath is about 4 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Langley Heath or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Hollingbourne station, about 2.5 miles north-east. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mary, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Langley Heath, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Wherever your event is in ME17, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Skinner's Way, Shepherds Way and Heath Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Langley Heath for paella catering include Langley (1 mile west), Five Wents (1 mile south-west), Warmlake (1 mile south), Chart Sutton (1 mile south-west) and Otham (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles north-west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles west), Faversham (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (9 miles west).
A little further out are The Dog Collar Museum (1.8 miles north-east) and The Mall Maidstone (4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Langley Heath include Detling Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Potting Shed pub (0.5 miles west)
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Count adults and children separately
- Request clear labels at the serving table
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
What paella catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Langley Heath?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and normally costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Langley Heath
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Events in Langley Heath and across Kent
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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