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Paella Party Catering in Bullockstone
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Bullockstone: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Summer garden parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Baby celebrations
Planning an event in Bullockstone?
How our paella party catering works in Bullockstone
A paella party works in most gardens, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a picture. We are often asked to cater neighbourhood celebrations and leaving dos and retirements, serving vegetable paella, churros and mixed paella.
Near Bullockstone, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer party in Bullockstone stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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How we price paella party catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Bullockstone parties: what to know
Bullockstone is about 1 mile south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. For paella party catering in Bullockstone, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Bullockstone. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Thinking of a party in Curtis Wood? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. For guests coming by train, Herne Bay station is about 1 mile away. Near the coast, within about 2 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
Wherever your party is in CT6, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Bullockstone for paella party catering include Herne Common (1 mile south-east), Eddington (1 mile north-east), Herne (1 mile east), Greenhill (1 mile north-west) and Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.9 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (3.6 miles west). The countryside around Bullockstone includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Bullockstone include Herne Bay High School (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Share And Coulter Public House (0.9 miles west)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Have bins ready
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Tell us how many children are coming
We are set up before guests arrive.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Perfect for your party in Bullockstone
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there’s little waste.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Milestone birthdays
- Family get-togethers
After a christening at a church like Church of St Martin, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before you book
- The wet-weather plan
- How each diet is kept separate
- Staff numbers and hours
- How late numbers can change
Live paella or other catering?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Bullockstone
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- We cover Bullockstone and the whole of Kent
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
All ages love churros.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
For event organisers in Bullockstone
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Bullockstone: your questions answered
How far is Bullockstone from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Martin: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Generally. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you come to Bullockstone?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Bullockstone is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, use our quote form.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Nearby places to Bullockstone
What else we do in Bullockstone
- 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