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Paella Party Catering for Lullingstone events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Lullingstone and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Big family gatherings
- Naming days and christenings
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Planning an event in Lullingstone?
Lullingstone: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Church of Saint Botolph: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Lullingstone for guests?
Eynsford station, about 0.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Frequently, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
About our paella party catering in Lullingstone
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a picture if you are unsure. For wakes and celebrations of life and retirement and leaving parties, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella.
Near Lullingstone, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
Why choose paella party catering in Lullingstone?
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Family get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Lullingstone Castle (under half a mile east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each dish
- Who provides the crockery
About the dishes
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
What affects the price in Lullingstone
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Lullingstone, and we will put together a menu and price.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, it is light in Lullingstone until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Why choose live paella in Lullingstone?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Events in Lullingstone and across Kent
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Lullingstone parties: what to know
Lullingstone is about 3 miles south of Swanley, in Kent. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Lullingstone. Lullingstone is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Lullingstone to London (about 16 miles away).
Thinking of a party in Raspberry Hall Park? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of Saint Botolph, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Lullingstone, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of DA4. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Shoreham (2 miles south), Well Hill (2 miles west), Crockenhill (2 miles north-west), Maypole (2 miles west) and Bopeep (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Dartford (6 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south), Northfleet (8 miles north-east) and Swanley (3 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Lullingstone Castle (less than half a mile east) and Orpington Hospital (4.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include The Warren.
- Pubs nearby include The Malt Shovel pub (1 mile north-east)
For event organisers in Lullingstone
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
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More for events in Lullingstone
- 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