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Paella Catering in Statenborough
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 turns food into part of your event in Statenborough.
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Community events and fairs
- Birthday celebrations
Book paella catering in Statenborough
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Planning an evening event in Statenborough? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
About our paella catering in Statenborough
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That’s what we bring to events in Statenborough. We cook seafood paella, mixed paella and paella Valenciana, and we are often booked for leaving dos and retirements and big birthdays.
In a hamlet or village like Statenborough, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
Where we can cook in Statenborough
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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.
Live paella in Statenborough: local details
Statenborough is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. For paella catering in Statenborough, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Statenborough is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (4.2 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 1.4 miles north-east. Statenborough is within about 5 miles of the sea, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
We cook at events all over CT14 and the streets around it. For events just outside Statenborough, we cover Felderland (1 mile east), Ham (1 mile south-east), Woodnesborough (1 mile north-west), Eastry (1 mile south-west) and Worth (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (9 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (3.6 miles east) and The Precinct Toy Collection (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Eastry Church of England Primary School (1 mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Bull Inn And Rear Courtyard (0.9 miles south-west)
Also near Statenborough
Also in Statenborough
Events we cater in Statenborough
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Sandwich Technology School, can book us as a food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether VAT is included
- The venue requirements
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Statenborough? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It is normally the most photographed pan.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is normally served with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Your questions about paella catering in Statenborough
Is Statenborough close to London?
About 63 miles from central London.
Could we have live paella in Ham Fen?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you cover Statenborough?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Statenborough and the rest of Kent. For a quote, use our quote form.
What seafood can we have?
We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can you feed plenty of people?
It is ideal. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Why choose live paella in Statenborough?
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, because each paella has its own pan. It’s served quickly from the pan, so queues move. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Statenborough
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- We cover Statenborough and the whole of Kent
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
What affects the price in Statenborough
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Statenborough? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, 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