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Paella party catering in Boughton Green, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Boughton Green and the surrounding area.
- Big birthdays
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Big family gatherings
Paella party catering near Boughton Green
Paella party catering for your party in Boughton Green
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. We’re often asked to cater street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and engagement and anniversary parties, serving tapas, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Near Boughton Green, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
Events we cater in Boughton Green
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Family get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Birthday parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is East Farleigh station, about 2.4 miles north-west.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long the team stays
- The venue requirements
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Boughton Green
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Events in Boughton Green and across Kent
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
The process
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. Sunset in Boughton Green is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Boughton Green questions
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Boughton Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Usually. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Planning a party in Boughton Green
Boughton Green is about 2 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Boughton Green or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Boughton Green is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Boughton Green to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Coxheath Congregational Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Historic houses near Boughton Green include Stoneacre (2.5 miles north-east) and Leeds Castle (4.5 miles east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Boughton Green is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cook at parties all over ME17 and ME15. Local streets include Heath Road, Green Lane and Jolly Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at parties in Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile east), Loose (1 mile north-west), Park Wood (1 mile north-east), Linton (1 mile south-west) and Wierton (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (1.9 miles north) and Oakwood Hospital (3.1 miles north-west).
- Local schools include Cornwallis Academy (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Curious Eatery pub (within half a mile east)
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Warn the neighbours
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
Towns and villages near Boughton Green
Also in Boughton Green
- 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