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Paella party catering in Coxheath, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Coxheath and across Kent.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Baby celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
Live paella party catering in Coxheath
Paella party catering in Coxheath, cooked live
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. For christenings and naming days and garden parties and summer barbecues, we can cook seafood paella, churros and mixed paella for your guests.
Around Coxheath, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. A paella pan fits right in. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
The process
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. For a late-May party in Coxheath, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Planning paella party catering in Coxheath? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about paella party catering in Coxheath
Could we have live paella in Quarry Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Coxheath for guests?
The closest is East Farleigh station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell. Let the neighbours know.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you come to Coxheath?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Coxheath is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Planning a party in Coxheath
Coxheath is about 3 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Coxheath and nearby villages. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Coxheath to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
For guests coming by train, East Farleigh station is about 1.5 miles away. After a christening at a church like Holy Trinity Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Coxheath is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the ME17 and ME15 postcode area. Local streets include Westway, Stockett Lane and Orchard Close; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater parties in Dean Street (1 mile north), East Farleigh (1 mile north-west), Farleigh Green (2 miles north-west), Kettle Corner (2 miles north-west) and Hunton (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north) and Tonbridge (10 miles west).
A little further out are The Mall Maidstone (3 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (2.4 miles north).
- Local schools include Cornwallis Academy (0.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Horse Shoes Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
A closer look at the menu
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Nearby places to Coxheath
What else we do in Coxheath
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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.
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Coxheath? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Perfect for your party in Coxheath
It’s generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Celebrations of life
- Family reunions
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Birthday parties
Thinking of a party in Quarry Wood? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Questions to ask before you book
- How bad weather is handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel and parking costs
- A clear list of what’s included
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Coxheath
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read How we price And The cost guide.
What paella party catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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