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Paella party catering in Culmers, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Culmers. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering in Culmers
Paella party catering for your party in Culmers
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, tapas and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for family get-togethers and neighbourhood celebrations.
Country parties near Culmers suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in Culmers is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Culmers? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your party in Culmers
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
In Culmers and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Parks such as Mount Ephraim Gardens normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the team stays
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
FAQs for Culmers
Is Culmers close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Culmers?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How many different paellas?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you cover Culmers?
Yes, we do. Culmers is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Planning a party in Culmers
Culmers is about 2 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. For paella party catering in Culmers, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Faversham station is about 2.2 miles away. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The coast is within about 5 miles, so seafood paella often features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Anywhere in ME13, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Culmers for paella party catering include Graveney (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile south-west), Broom Street (1 mile north-west), Slutshole (1 mile south-east) and Hernhill (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Culmers include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (2 miles west)
Is live paella right for your party?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. 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 Culmers
- Drinks service on request
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
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A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Seafood paella normally gets the photos.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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