Medway · England
Paella Catering in Luton
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Luton: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Family celebrations and christenings
Paella catering for Luton events
Paella catering for your event in Luton
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around Luton. For leaving dos and retirements and community events and fairs, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, black rice and vegan paella and more.
For a place the size of Luton, your own garden is often the best venue: no hire fees, and live paella feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Let us know about access to the house. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Luton
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Mention any other courses or food
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Make sure each pan is labelled
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
FAQs for Luton
We are having a ceremony at Saint Paul with All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook in Gillingham Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Which paella is most popular?
Most events choose two or three: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can paella be the only main course?
It can be. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course, and tapas or dessert can be added.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Why choose live paella in Luton?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Live paella pricing depends on the event. 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 Luton
- A quote that spells everything out
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Planning an evening event in Luton? 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.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- 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.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
Paella catering around Luton
Luton is about 1 mile north of Chatham, in Medway. Whether your event is in the middle of Luton or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Luton is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Luton to Canterbury (24 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Saint Paul with All Saints, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Chatham station, about 1 mile north-west.
Anywhere in ME4, ME5 and ME7, we can bring paella catering to you. Local streets include Mill Lane, Luton Road and Maida Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Hale (1 mile south-east), Chatham (1 mile south), Darland (1 mile south-east), Chatham Waterfront (1 mile north-west) and Capstone (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Rainham (3 miles east), Strood (3 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles south-east), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north), Wigmore (3 miles east) and Peters Village (4 miles south-west). Being one of Medway’s larger places, Luton has plenty of venues and gardens for events.
A little further out are Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.1 miles north-west) and Six Poor Travellers House (2 miles north-west). The countryside around Luton includes Ranscombe Farm and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near Luton include The Victory Academy (under half a mile south-west) and Hospital and Medical Tuition Service (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Magpie Tavern (less than half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Chatham Free Library (0.7 miles north) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.3 miles north-west)
A closer look at the menu
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
What affects the price in Luton
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
Send us the date, your venue or ME4 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
For event organisers in Luton
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
More for events in Luton
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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