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Paella Party Catering in Bay View
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Bay View and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Retirement celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Milestone birthdays
Paella party catering in Bay View
About our paella party catering in Bay View
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a photo. Whether it is family get-togethers and naming days and christenings, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, seafood paella and tapas.
A country party near Bay View is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Towns and villages near Bay View
Also in Bay View
Your questions about paella party catering in Bay View
Is Bay View too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Bay View close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
What paella party catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning a party in Bay View
Bay View is about 4 miles east of Minster, in Kent. Across the ME12 area, we can bring the pans to you. Bay View is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Bay View to Canterbury (11 miles away).
We cover parties in every part of the ME12 postcode area. Local streets include Mustards Road, Warden View Gardens and Danes Drive; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. For parties just outside Bay View, we cover Uplees (4 miles south), Oare (5 miles south), Conyer (5 miles south-west), Teynham Street (5 miles south-west) and The Brents (5 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles south-west), Whitstable (7 miles south-east), Faversham (6 miles south), Herne Bay (10 miles east) and Minster (4 miles west).
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Plan seats for most guests
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Who books paella party catering in Bay View?
It is generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Family get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
- Celebrations of life
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Who provides the crockery
A closer look at the menu
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Paella compared with other options
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- We cover Bay View and the whole of Kent
- A quote that spells everything out
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
How the day works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Bay View is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Planning paella party catering in Bay View? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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