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Paella Catering for Tilmanstone events
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 Tilmanstone.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Big birthdays
Paella catering for Tilmanstone events
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Tell us what else is being served
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
Paella catering for your event in Tilmanstone
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 Tilmanstone. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and weddings and evening receptions, serving mixed paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Somewhere as small as Tilmanstone, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Planning live paella in Tilmanstone
Tilmanstone is about 4 miles west of Deal, in Kent. From the centre of Tilmanstone to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Tilmanstone is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Tilmanstone to Canterbury (10 miles away).
Historic houses near Tilmanstone include Goodnestone Park (3.5 miles north-west) and Walmer Castle (4.8 miles east). 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 Shepherds Well station, about 3.3 miles south-west. The coast is within about 5 miles of Tilmanstone, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in CT14, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Upper Street, Vicarage Lane and Chapel Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in Elvington (2 miles west), Heronden (2 miles north), Chillenden (2 miles north-west), Barfrestone (2 miles west) and Hammill Park (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles south), Folkestone (11 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Deal Castle (4.7 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (5.7 miles south).
Paella compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Tilmanstone
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Catering across Kent, including Tilmanstone
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Evenings in Tilmanstone stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Planning paella catering in Tilmanstone? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Also near Tilmanstone
What else we do in Tilmanstone
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around 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.
Questions from Tilmanstone
How far is Tilmanstone from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
- 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