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Paella Party Catering in Howt Green
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Howt Green. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
Planning an event in Howt Green?
Paella party catering in Howt Green, made fresh on the day
Paella is made for relaxed parties: it’s served from the pan and shared, without any fuss. We are often asked to cater big family gatherings and wakes and memorial gatherings, serving chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and churros.
In a small place like Howt Green, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Howt Green questions
Could we have live paella in Milton Creek Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you come out to small places like Howt Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables can be added.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Generally. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Why choose live paella in Howt Green?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Howt Green
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Who books paella party catering in Howt Green?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Kemsley station, about 0.6 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Payment terms and deposit
- Staff numbers and hours
What paella party catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. For a late-May party in Howt Green, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Warn the neighbours
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Planning a party in Howt Green
Howt Green is about 1 mile north-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For paella party catering in Howt Green, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Howt Green to Canterbury (about 17 miles away).
Parks such as Milton Creek Country Park generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Bartholomew, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Howt Green is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Kent takes in ME9. Other places close to Howt Green for paella party catering include Kemsley (1 mile east), Iwade (1 mile north), Sittingbourne (1 mile south-east), Milton Regis (1 mile south-east) and Murston (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Minster (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles south-west) and Davington (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Court Hall Museum (0.9 miles south-east) and Castle Rough (1.4 miles east).
- Schools near Howt Green include Westlands School (1.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Three Hats Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (0.9 miles south-east)
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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