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Paella Catering in Littlebourne
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Littlebourne and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthdays
- Office lunches and staff parties
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Littlebourne: venues, travel and local tips
Littlebourne is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. For paella catering in Littlebourne, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Littlebourne. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 1.5 miles south-west. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Littlebourne Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Paella catering in CT3 is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Church Road, High Street and Jubilee Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Ickham (1 mile east), Wickhambreaux (1 mile north-east), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (12 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (3.9 miles west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (3.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Pubs nearby include The Basket Makers pub (under half a mile east)
Paella catering for your event in Littlebourne
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields in and around Littlebourne. We cook paella Valenciana, seafood paella and black rice, and typical bookings are for christenings and family gatherings and wedding breakfasts and evening food.
In a hamlet or village like Littlebourne, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Littlebourne
There is no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Milestone birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Vincent, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Staff numbers and hours
- How each diet is kept separate
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. Around midsummer it stays light in Littlebourne until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
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A closer look at the menu
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Questions from Littlebourne
Which station should guests use for Littlebourne?
Bekesbourne station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Littlebourne close to London?
About 56 miles from central London.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What is live paella catering?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Send allergies to us in writing
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Why choose live paella in Littlebourne?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Littlebourne
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Events in Littlebourne and across Kent
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
- 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