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Paella party catering in Marley, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Marley. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Birthday parties
Paella party catering for Marley events
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in Marley is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Paella party catering in Marley, cooked live
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. We cook mixed paella, tapas and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for neighbourhood celebrations and engagement and anniversary parties.
Near Marley, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella typically gets the photos.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Planning a party in Marley
Marley is about 7 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Marley will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
Parks such as Kiln Wood usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Harrietsham station, about 0.6 miles west. Marley is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in ME17 is planned around your venue. Local streets include Parks Road, Young Lane and Church Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Marley for paella party catering include Harrietsham (1 mile west), Pollhill (1 mile west), Sandway (1 mile south-east), Platt's Heath (1 mile south) and Chegworth (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (7 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Leeds Castle (2.5 miles west) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.4 miles west).
- Schools near Marley include The Lenham School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Roebuck Public House (0.5 miles west)
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
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. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Places near Marley
What else we do in Marley
For event organisers in Marley
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Marley? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
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.
Marley questions
Can you cook in Kiln Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. Children normally love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Marley
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
What paella party catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Tell us how many children are coming
We’re set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
- 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