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Live paella catering in Tunstall, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Tunstall.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Milestone birthday parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
Paella catering near Tunstall
About our paella catering in Tunstall
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around Tunstall. Typical bookings include anniversaries and engagement parties and festivals, fairs and school events, serving vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella.
Somewhere as small as Tunstall, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it is often the first pan to empty.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It is often the most popular pan at an event.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Also near Tunstall
What else we do in Tunstall
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. In Tunstall, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear 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.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Tunstall: venues, travel and local tips
Tunstall is about 1 mile south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. From the centre of Tunstall to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Tunstall is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Sittingbourne station is about 1.4 miles away. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Tunstall, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Anywhere in ME9, we can bring paella catering to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Heart's Delight (1 mile north-west), Borden (1 mile north-west), Highsted (1 mile east), Rodmersham Green (1 mile east) and Sittingbourne (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (7 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.9 miles north).
- Nearby schools include Fulston Manor School (0.9 miles north-east)
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
Common questions in Tunstall
Is Tunstall too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Tunstall for guests?
The closest is Sittingbourne station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Does paella work for big events?
It’s ideal. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you cover Tunstall?
We do. We cook at events in Tunstall and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Which paella is most popular?
Most events choose two or three: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
Is paella a full meal?
It can be. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
Perfect for your event in Tunstall
There’s no kitchen needed, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Tunstall:
- Community events and fairs
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Who provides the crockery
Live paella or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Larger events normally cost less per head, 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 Tunstall
- Fast service from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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