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Paella Catering in Throwley
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Throwley.
- Big birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Live paella catering in Throwley
Planning live paella in Throwley
Throwley is about 4 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Anywhere in ME13, we can bring the pans to you. Throwley is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Faversham station, about 3.6 miles north-east. Historic houses near Throwley include Belmont House and Gardens (0.6 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Throwley is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cater events across the ME13 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Throwley for paella catering include Throwley Forstal (1 mile south), Sheldwich (1 mile north-east), Badlesmere (1 mile east), Sheldwich Lees (1 mile east) and Eastling (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (2.7 miles north-west).
Paella catering in Throwley, made fresh on the day
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Each is cooked separately, so diets are easy to manage. Typical bookings include office lunches and staff parties and wedding breakfasts and evening food, serving paella Valenciana, seafood paella and vegetable paella.
In a small place like Throwley, events are generally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Where we can cook in Throwley
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
How we price paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Throwley
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.
In Throwley and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Anniversary celebrations
- Office lunches and staff parties
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- Who provides the crockery
- What the price includes, item by item
Common questions in Throwley
How far is Throwley from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
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 we need to provide equipment?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Two or three is usual: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Our menu lists the options.
Is live paella right for your event?
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Throwley
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Catering across Kent, including Throwley
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
What else we do in Throwley
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
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.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Planning an evening event in Throwley? 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.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or ME13 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
- 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