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Paella party catering in Leigh Green, Kent
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Leigh Green and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement celebrations
- Celebrations of life
Live paella party catering in Leigh Green
About our paella party catering in Leigh Green
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. We cook churros, vegetable paella and mixed paella, and we are frequently booked for milestone birthdays and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers.
Country parties near Leigh Green suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Parties in Leigh Green: gardens, venues and local tips
Leigh Green is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Leigh Green and nearby villages. Leigh Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Leigh Green to Canterbury (about 22 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Smallhythe Place (1.9 miles south). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Thinking of a party in Turners Field? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
For paella party catering in TN30, we plan around your venue and your guests. Nearby, we also cater parties in Reading Street (2 miles south-east), Brook Street (2 miles east), Stone Corner (3 miles south), Woodchurch (3 miles east) and Brattle (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (8 miles north-east), Park Wood (14 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (11 miles south-east), Staplehurst (10 miles north-west) and Stanhope (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Tenterden and District Museum (1.3 miles west).
- Schools near Leigh Green include Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre (1.2 miles north-west)
Paella compared with other options
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Leigh Green
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See How we price Or The cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Your questions about paella party catering in Leigh Green
How far is Leigh Green from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We’re having a ceremony at Parish Church of St Mildred: 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 we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables can be added.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Let the neighbours know
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Events we cater in Leigh Green
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Family get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
After a christening at a church like Parish Church of St Mildred, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- The wet-weather plan
- The deadline for final numbers
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether VAT is included
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. A summer party in Leigh Green stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
How we price paella party catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Leigh Green, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
- 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