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Paella party catering in Four Oaks, Kent
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Four Oaks.
- Christenings and naming days
- Birthday parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
Paella party catering in Four Oaks
About our paella party catering in Four Oaks
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. We cook churros, seafood paella and mixed paella, and we’re frequently booked for summer garden parties and big family gatherings.
Country parties near Four Oaks suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Your questions about paella party catering in Four Oaks
How far is Four Oaks from London?
About 43 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Four Oaks for guests?
The closest is Faversham station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
How far in advance should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Parties in Four Oaks: gardens, venues and local tips
Four Oaks is about 1 mile west of Faversham, in Kent. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Four Oaks. Four Oaks is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Four Oaks to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
Parks such as Oare Meadow usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (3.4 miles south). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Wherever your party is in ME13, we can cook for your guests. For parties just outside Four Oaks, we cover Ospringe (1 mile south-east), Norton Ash (1 mile west), Oare (1 mile north-east), Deerton Street (1 mile north-west) and Davington (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles west), Whitstable (8 miles east) and Herne Bay (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Newnham Castle (3.3 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include The Abbey School (1.7 miles south-east)
Also near Four Oaks
Also in Four Oaks
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Let the neighbours know
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Events we cater in Four Oaks
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there’s little waste.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Retirement celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Family reunions
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Mary's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before booking anyone
- When payment is due
- Travel and parking costs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The venue requirements
What paella party catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over. Sunset in Four Oaks is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or ME13 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Four Oaks
- We cover Four Oaks and the whole of Kent
- Drinks service on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
- 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