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Live paella catering in Sandhurst, Kent
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Sandhurst.
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella catering near Sandhurst
About our paella catering in Sandhurst
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We’ll recommend what fits your event. Typical bookings include weddings, from canapés to evening food and leaving dos and retirements, with mixed paella, black rice and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a hamlet or village like Sandhurst, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Paella compared with other options
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Sandhurst
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Sandhurst and the whole of Kent
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Give us separate numbers for children
Paella is best eaten as soon as it’s ready, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
Why choose paella catering in Sandhurst?
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
Historic houses near Sandhurst include Great Dixter (2.4 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When payment is due
Common questions in Sandhurst
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Sandhurst 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.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you cover Sandhurst?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Sandhurst is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Do you bring everything you need?
All cooking kit comes with us. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
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, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is usually served with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Catering an event in Sandhurst
Sandhurst is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. For paella catering in Sandhurst, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Mission Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Sandhurst Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Sandhurst is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
For paella catering in TN18, we plan around your venue and your guests. From Bodiam Road, Poundfield Road and Queen Street or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Sandhurst, we also cover Sandhurst Cross (1 mile south-west), Linkhill (1 mile east), Four Throws (2 miles north-west), Little Conghurst (2 miles north-west) and Bodiam (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Tenterden (6 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north) and Staplehurst (10 miles north).
A little further out are The C.M Booth Collection (3.5 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (4.8 miles north-east).
- Pubs nearby include Sentido pub (within half a mile north)
Nearby places to Sandhurst
Also in Sandhurst
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Sandhurst? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Planning an evening event in Sandhurst? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm 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.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
What paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Send us the date, your venue or TN18 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
- 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