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Paella Party Catering for Claygate Cross events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Claygate Cross and the surrounding area.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Birthday parties
Live paella party catering in Claygate Cross
Paella party catering in Claygate Cross, cooked live
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. For big birthdays and anniversary celebrations, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella and more.
A country party near Claygate Cross is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Dishes our guests love
Churros
All ages love churros.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. A summer party in Claygate Cross stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Let the neighbours know
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Claygate Cross
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- We cover Claygate Cross and the whole of Kent
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
What else we do in Claygate Cross
Hosting a paella party in Claygate Cross
Claygate Cross is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Claygate Cross and the surrounding area. Claygate Cross is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
Parks such as Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (0.9 miles south-east) and Ightham Mote (2.2 miles south-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Claygate Cross is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in TN15, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Claygate Cross, Basted Lane and Winfield Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Crouch (1 mile east), Basted (1 mile north-west), Borough Green (1 mile north), Plaxtol (1 mile south) and Platt (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Ightham Court (1.7 miles north-west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (1.1 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Wrotham School (1.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers Inn (within half a mile east)
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
Perfect for your party in Claygate Cross
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Claygate Cross and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Birthday parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Wakes and celebrations of life
If guests are coming by rail, Borough Green & Wrotham station is about 1.2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each dish
- What happens if it rains
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Questions from Claygate Cross
Which station should guests use for Claygate Cross?
Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Claygate Cross?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it is a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Paella is popular with children, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
- 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