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Paella party catering in Hollingbourne, Kent
Planning paella party catering in Hollingbourne? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Naming days and christenings
Live paella party catering in Hollingbourne
For event organisers in Hollingbourne
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Paella party catering in Hollingbourne, made fresh on the day
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. We cook vegetable paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are regularly asked to cater family reunions and naming days and christenings.
Near Hollingbourne, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Party venues around Hollingbourne
Hollingbourne is about 5 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Hollingbourne or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Hollingbourne station, about 0.6 miles west. Historic houses near Hollingbourne include Leeds Castle (1.3 miles south-west) and Stoneacre (3 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about a mile of Hollingbourne, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in ME17, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your party could be at a home on Upper Street, Pilgrims Way and Hollingbourne Hill. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Eyhorne Street (1 mile south-west), Broad Street (1 mile north-west), Chegworth (2 miles south), Ashbank (2 miles south-west) and Broomfield (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
A little further out are Laundry Museum (0.9 miles south-west) and Leeds Castle (1.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hollingbourne include Detling Hill.
- Local pubs include Glyder House Sugar Loaves Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Sunset in Hollingbourne is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Have cover ready for a shower
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Nearby places to Hollingbourne
What else we do in Hollingbourne
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
Occasions we cook for in Hollingbourne
It’s sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
After a christening at a church like All Saints Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- Who provides the crockery
- How bad weather is handled
How we price paella party catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the space, if you can
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Questions from Hollingbourne
What’s the nearest station to Hollingbourne for guests?
The closest is Hollingbourne station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
How far is Hollingbourne from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cater in Hollingbourne?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Hollingbourne. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Often, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a photo of the space.
Why choose live paella in Hollingbourne?
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Hollingbourne
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Catering across Kent, including Hollingbourne
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our prices page Or 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