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Live paella catering in Longfield, Kent
Looking for paella catering in Longfield? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Naming days and family parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella catering in Longfield
Paella catering for your event in Longfield
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, very little goes to waste, and the food arrives hot. It’s why live paella suits so many kinds of event. For engagement and anniversary parties and naming days and family parties, we can cook paella Valenciana, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Somewhere as small as Longfield, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. Planning an evening event in Longfield? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or DA3 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Longfield
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Your questions about paella catering in Longfield
Is Longfield close to London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Longfield?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How much does paella catering cost in Longfield?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Two or three is usual: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Our menu lists the options.
A closer look at the menu
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Towns and villages near Longfield
Also in Longfield
Who books paella catering in Longfield?
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, thanks to separate pans for each version. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Parks such as Rectory Meadow normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the team stays
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Space, access and power needs
Is live paella right for your event?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Longfield
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Catering an event in Longfield
Longfield is about 3 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Longfield or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Longfield is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Longfield Academy, can book us as a food stall. Longfield is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Paella catering in DA3 is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Station Road, Main Road and Ightham Close, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Longfield, we also cover Hartley (1 mile south), New Barn (1 mile east), Longfield Hill (1 mile south-east), New Ash Green (2 miles south) and Nash Street (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Darent Valley Hospital (3.3 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (3.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Hartley Primary Academy (1 mile south)
- Nearby, you will find Railway Tavern (less than half a mile west)
- 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