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Live paella catering in Millbank, Kent
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Millbank and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella catering in Millbank
Paella catering for your event in Millbank
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, there’s very little waste, and the food arrives hot. That is why it works for so many events. Popular choices include mixed paella, black rice and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater naming days and family parties and anniversaries and engagement parties.
In a small place like Millbank, events are normally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. In Millbank, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, 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 tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Planning paella catering in Millbank? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Why choose paella catering in Millbank?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Summer garden parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Hoath Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- Who provides the crockery
What affects the price in Millbank
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Millbank
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Let us know about other food at the event
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
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Paella compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A quote that spells everything out
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Your questions about paella catering in Millbank
Can you cook in Curtis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Is Millbank too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you cover Millbank?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Millbank is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Catering an event in Millbank
Millbank is about 2 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Millbank or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Millbank to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of the Holy Cross, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, Herne Bay station is about 2.4 miles away. Millbank is within about 3 miles of the sea, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
We cook at events all over CT3. We also cook at events in Maypole (1 mile south), Old Tree (1 mile south-east), Highstead (1 mile north-east), Hoath (1 mile south) and Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5 miles west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Millbank include Spires Academy (2.4 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.9 miles north)
- 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