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Paella Party Catering for Marden Beech events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Marden Beech and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Milestone birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden get-togethers
Book paella party catering in Marden Beech
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Have bins ready
- Let the neighbours know
Children love watching the paella cook, from a safe distance.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Paella party catering in Marden Beech, cooked live
Paella is made for relaxed parties: it is served from the pan and shared, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. Whether it’s baby celebrations and garden get-togethers, we can cook mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas for your guests.
A country party near Marden Beech is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Paella compared with other options
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Marden Beech
- Events in Marden Beech and across Kent
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in Marden Beech
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there’s little waste.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Marden Beech book us for occasions like:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Family reunions
- Big birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
After a christening at a church like St Michael and All Angels Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How late numbers can change
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Parties in Marden Beech: gardens, venues and local tips
Marden Beech is about 8 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Marden Beech to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Marden Beech to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Marden station is about 1.1 miles away. Marden Beech is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in TN12, we plan around your venue and timings. Close by, we cover parties in Marden (1 mile north-east), Claygate (2 miles north-west), Brandfold (2 miles south), Capel Cross (2 miles south-west) and Pearson's Green (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles west), Kings Hill (8 miles north-west) and Foley Park (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include South East Romany Museum (1.6 miles north-east).
How we price paella party catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Send us the date, your venue or TN12 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella usually gets the photos.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Marden Beech: your questions answered
How far is Marden Beech from London?
About 34 miles from central London.
We’re having a ceremony at St Michael and All Angels Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you cover Marden Beech?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Marden Beech. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Will the neighbours notice?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Towns and villages near Marden Beech
What else we do in Marden Beech
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
The process
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. A summer party in Marden Beech stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- 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, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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