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Paella Catering for Marden Beech events
Planning paella catering in Marden Beech? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Naming days and family parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella catering for Marden Beech events
How our paella catering works in Marden Beech
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. Typical bookings include staff parties and work lunches and garden get-togethers, serving black rice, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
In a rural place like Marden Beech, the setting does a lot of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
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Paella compared with other options
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Marden Beech
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Planning an evening event in Marden Beech? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Marden Beech
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
Live paella in Marden Beech: local details
Marden Beech is about 8 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Across the TN12 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cook in 922 places in Kent. Our events stretch from Marden Beech to Canterbury (27 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Marden station, about 1.1 miles north-east. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Michael and All Angels Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Marden Beech is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater events in Marden (1 mile north-east), Claygate (2 miles north-west), Brandfold (2 miles south), Capel Cross (2 miles south-west) and Pearson's Green (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles west), Kings Hill (8 miles north-west) and Foley Park (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include South East Romany Museum (1.6 miles north-east).
About the dishes
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
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s usually the most photographed pan.
What affects the price in Marden Beech
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Confirm allergies by email
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we typically call guests over.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
Common questions in Marden Beech
What’s the nearest station to Marden Beech for guests?
The closest is Marden station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Michael and All Angels Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can paella be the only main course?
Yes. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main, and tapas or dessert can be added.
What seafood can we have?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
What is live paella catering?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
- 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