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Paella Party Catering in Loose
Planning paella party catering in Loose? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Family get-togethers
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
Paella party catering in Loose
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Paella party catering in Loose, made fresh on the day
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. We cook tapas, mixed paella and seafood paella, and we are often booked for leaving dos and retirements and street and neighbourhood parties.
A country party near Loose is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, it is light in Loose until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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Your questions about paella party catering in Loose
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Loose for guests?
East Farleigh station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre.
How early should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Can you supply crockery?
We can. Let us know and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Why choose live paella in Loose?
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 book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Catering across Kent, including Loose
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Towns and villages near Loose
Other catering in Loose
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Have bins ready
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Loose parties: what to know
Loose is about 2 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in ME15, we can cook for your guests. Loose is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. If guests are coming by rail, East Farleigh station is about 1.8 miles away. Loose is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the ME15 and ME17 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Your party could be at a home on Rosemount Close, Malthouse Hill and Old Loose Hill. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Boughton Green (1 mile south-east), Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile south-east), Linton (1 mile south), Park Wood (2 miles east) and Shepway (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Kent Fire Brigade Museum (1.4 miles north) and The Mall Maidstone (2.4 miles north).
- Local schools include Cornwallis Academy (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
What affects the price in Loose
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
- 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