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Paella Party Catering for Gravel Castle events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Gravel Castle and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering near Gravel Castle
Paella party catering in Gravel Castle, cooked live
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. Typical bookings include family reunions and retirement celebrations, serving chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
In a small place like Gravel Castle, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Plan seats for most guests
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Warn the neighbours
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
Your questions about paella party catering in Gravel Castle
We are having a ceremony at Church of St John the Baptist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Places near Gravel Castle
What else we do in Gravel Castle
Why choose live paella in Gravel Castle?
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Love Paella in Gravel Castle
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
How the day works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Gravel Castle is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Parties in Gravel Castle: gardens, venues and local tips
Gravel Castle is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. For paella party catering in Gravel Castle, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Gravel Castle. Gravel Castle is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Gravel Castle to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
Thinking of a party in Jumping Downs? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. If guests are coming by rail, Snowdown station is about 2.2 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Gravel Castle, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in CT4, we plan around your venue and your guests. We can cater a party on streets such as Gravel Castle Road and Church Lane. Nearby, we also cater parties in Barham (1 mile north-west), Derringstone (1 mile west), Heart's Delight (1 mile west), Out Elmstead (1 mile north-west) and Womenswold (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.5 miles north-west).
Why choose paella party catering in Gravel Castle?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement celebrations
- Baby celebrations
- Family reunions
Historic houses near Gravel Castle include Goodnestone Park (3.8 miles north-east) and Acrise Place (4.8 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Space, access and power needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each dish
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
What’s in the pans
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
- 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