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Paella Catering in Pedlinge
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Pedlinge: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Paella catering for Pedlinge events
Why choose live paella in Pedlinge?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Pedlinge
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- No hidden extras in your quote
Paella catering for your event in Pedlinge
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That is exactly what we bring to your event in Pedlinge. Typical bookings include christenings and family gatherings and big birthdays, with vegetable paella, mixed paella and black rice.
Somewhere like Pedlinge, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, and a popular all-rounder.
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Other catering in Pedlinge
What paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Around midsummer it stays light in Pedlinge 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 is dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including 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.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Why choose paella catering in Pedlinge?
Live paella is made for outdoor events: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Pedlinge and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement celebrations
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Brockhill Park Performing Arts College, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- The venue requirements
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Catering an event in Pedlinge
Pedlinge is about 1 mile north-west of Hythe, in Kent. From the centre of Pedlinge to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Parks such as Brockhill Country Park typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Pedlinge Chapel, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Pedlinge is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking. The coast is within about 2 miles of Pedlinge, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Paella catering in CT21 is planned around your venue and timings. You will find Pedlinge on the A261, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Nearby, we also cater events in Sandling (1 mile north-east), Newingreen (1 mile north-west), Berwick (1 mile west), Saltwood (1 mile east) and Westenhanger (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles east), Tower Hamlets (11 miles east) and Hawkinge (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Saltwood Castle (1.3 miles east) and Hythe Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Tolsford Hill.
- Schools near Pedlinge include St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
Common questions in Pedlinge
Is Pedlinge too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Pedlinge.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
For event organisers in Pedlinge
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
- 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