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Paella Party Catering in Fordwich
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Fordwich and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Celebrations of life
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Family get-togethers
Planning an event in Fordwich?
Paella party catering for your party in Fordwich
Paella is made for relaxed parties: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. We are frequently asked to cater baby celebrations and anniversaries and engagement parties, serving mixed paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella.
Near Fordwich, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Events in Fordwich and across Kent
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
About the dishes
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Planning a party in Fordwich
Fordwich is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Across the CT2 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
If guests are coming by rail, Sturry station is in Fordwich itself. Parks such as Chequer's Wood and Old Park normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Anywhere in CT2, we can cook for your guests. Your party could be at a home on Brooklands Close, Water Meadows and King Street. Close by, we cover parties in Littlebourne (2 miles south-east), Bekesbourne Hill (2 miles south), Wickhambreaux (3 miles east), Ickham (3 miles south-east) and Patrixbourne (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.4 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (1.5 miles south-west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (1.4 miles north-east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Fordwich Arms (under half a mile south-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. For a late-May party in Fordwich, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Who books paella party catering in Fordwich?
It’s generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Big family gatherings
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Payment terms and deposit
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Give separate numbers for children
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Let the neighbours know
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
FAQs for Fordwich
What’s the nearest station to Fordwich for guests?
Sturry station, in Fordwich itself.
Can you cook near the sea around Fordwich?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
- 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