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Live paella catering in Swanton, Kent
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Swanton and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
Paella catering in Swanton
Planning live paella in Swanton
Swanton is about 5 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. For an event in Swanton, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Swanton to London (about 26 miles away).
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Dunstan, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Mereworth Community Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Anywhere in ME18, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For events just outside Swanton, we cover West Peckham (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile north-east), Mereworth (1 mile east), Herne Pound (1 mile north-east) and Roughway (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south-west).
A little further out are Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2 miles north-west) and Ightham Court (3.8 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include Swan on the Green pub (0.7 miles south)
Paella catering for your event in Swanton
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields. We cook mixed paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re often booked for staff parties and work lunches and big birthdays.
In a hamlet or village like Swanton, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Towns and villages near Swanton
Other catering in Swanton
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
Occasions we cook for in Swanton
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Swanton and Kent:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Community events and fairs
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
For guests coming by train, Wateringbury station is about 3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- Who provides the crockery
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the caterer needs from your venue
How we price paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Travel, parking and access
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
- The number of people
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Swanton questions
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Dunstan: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Swanton?
The closest is Wateringbury station, roughly 3 miles away.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you come to Swanton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Swanton. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Swanton
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Evenings in Swanton stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
- 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