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Paella Party Catering in Littlebourne
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 Littlebourne.
- Garden get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Live paella party catering in Littlebourne
Paella compared with other options
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Littlebourne
- Catering across Kent, including Littlebourne
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Fast service from the pan
See How we price And The cost guide.
About our paella party catering in Littlebourne
A paella party works in most gardens, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a photo. For summer garden parties and family reunions, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and churros for your guests.
A country party near Littlebourne is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Littlebourne is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the 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.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
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, use our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
FAQs for Littlebourne
Is Littlebourne too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Littlebourne close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Perfect for your party in Littlebourne
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there is little waste.
In Littlebourne and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Historic houses near Littlebourne include Goodnestone Park (3.5 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Before you book anyone
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Parties in Littlebourne: gardens, venues and local tips
Littlebourne is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Littlebourne, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Littlebourne is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Vincent, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 1.5 miles south-west.
Wherever your party is in CT3, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Church Road, High Street and Jubilee Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Littlebourne for paella party catering include Ickham (1 mile east), Wickhambreaux (1 mile north-east), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (12 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Canterbury Castle (3.9 miles west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (3.6 miles west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local pubs include The Basket Makers pub (within half a mile east)
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- 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