Kent · England
Paella Catering for Loyterton events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Loyterton.
- Company summer parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Weddings and evening receptions
Book paella catering in Loyterton
Where we can cook in Loyterton
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
How our paella catering works in Loyterton
Paella is generous food: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It turns a meal into an occasion. We are frequently asked to cater office lunches and staff parties and festivals, fairs and school events, with chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella.
For a rural spot like Loyterton, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Around midsummer it stays light in Loyterton 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.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Your questions about paella catering in Loyterton
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What equipment do you bring?
All cooking kit comes with us. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Which paellas suit our guests?
It depends on your guests. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we’re needed on site
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Send us the date, your venue or ME9 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Events we cater in Loyterton
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Loyterton book us for events such as:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Naming days and family parties
- Community events and fairs
- Office lunches and staff parties
Parks such as Doddington Place Gardens usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How long the team stays
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When payment is due
Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, and a popular all-rounder.
Live paella or other catering?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- We cover Loyterton and the whole of Kent
- No hidden extras in your quote
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Planning live paella in Loyterton
Loyterton is about 4 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Loyterton or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Loyterton to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Teynham station, about 1.8 miles north. Loyterton is within about 8 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.
Wherever your event is in ME9, we can cook for your guests. Nearby, we also cater events in Tickham (1 mile north-east), Lewson Street (1 mile north-east), Norton Ash (1 mile north-east), Teynham (2 miles north) and Deerton Street (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles east) and Faversham (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (1.5 miles south) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.4 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include Black Lion Public House (0.9 miles north-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