Kent · England
Paella party catering in Glassenbury, Kent
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Glassenbury.
- Celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big family gatherings
Planning an event in Glassenbury?
Paella party catering for your party in Glassenbury
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a picture. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and churros, and we’re regularly asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and retirement and leaving parties.
Country parties near Glassenbury suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
What affects the price in Glassenbury
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
Planning paella party catering in Glassenbury? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Plan seats for most guests
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Towns and villages near Glassenbury
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Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Paella compared with other options
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Glassenbury
- We cover Glassenbury and the whole of Kent
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A quote that spells everything out
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Glassenbury questions
Do you come out to small places like Glassenbury?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Could we have live paella in Crane Valley?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
When should I book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Often, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cover Glassenbury?
We do. Glassenbury is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Parties in Glassenbury: gardens, venues and local tips
Glassenbury is about 10 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Glassenbury and the surrounding area. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Glassenbury to Canterbury (28 miles away).
Parks such as Crane Valley generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. Glassenbury is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Kent takes in TN17, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater parties in Goudhurst (2 miles north-west), Brandfold (2 miles north-west), Smallbridge (3 miles north-west), Broad Ford (3 miles north-west) and Capel Cross (3 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.7 miles east).
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
The process
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Glassenbury is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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