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Paella party catering in Loyterton, Kent
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Loyterton and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Live paella party catering in Loyterton
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
About our paella party catering in Loyterton
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues. Typical bookings include big birthdays and wakes and celebrations of life, serving churros, mixed paella and tapas.
Country parties near Loyterton suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Party venues around Loyterton
Loyterton is about 4 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. For paella party catering in Loyterton, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Teynham station is about 1.8 miles away. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Loyterton is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cater parties across the ME9 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Loyterton, we also cover Tickham (1 mile north-east), Lewson Street (1 mile north-east), Norton Ash (1 mile north-east), Teynham (2 miles north) and Deerton Street (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles east) and Faversham (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (1.5 miles south) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.4 miles north-west).
- Local pubs include Black Lion Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
Paella compared with other options
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Loyterton
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A clear, itemised quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- We cover Loyterton and the whole of Kent
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Plan seats for most guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Nearby places to Loyterton
What else we do in Loyterton
Why choose paella party catering in Loyterton?
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement celebrations
- Big birthdays
Parks such as Doddington Place Gardens normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel and parking costs
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
Where we can cook in Loyterton
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
Questions from Loyterton
Which station should guests use for Loyterton?
Teynham station, about 1.8 miles north of the centre.
Can you cook in Doddington Place Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
How far in advance should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. We’ll check availability straight away.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know and we’ll add it to the quote.
Do you cater for children?
Yes. Children normally love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Loyterton is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- 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 it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Related guides
How we price paella party catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- The paellas you choose
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
- 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