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Paella party catering in Marsh Green, Kent
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Marsh Green and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Family reunions
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
Paella party catering for Marsh Green events
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Churros
All ages love churros.
Paella party catering in Marsh Green, cooked live
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around Marsh Green. Popular choices include mixed paella, churros and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for big family gatherings and baby celebrations.
A country party near Marsh Green is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fast service from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Events in Marsh Green and across Kent
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
What paella party catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
Send us the date, your venue or TN8 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
The process
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. A summer party in Marsh Green stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Marsh Green? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Perfect for your party in Marsh Green
It is generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Milestone birthdays
- Family get-togethers
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Edenbridge Town station, about 1.6 miles north.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- The venue requirements
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Marsh Green parties: what to know
Marsh Green is about 5 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Marsh Green will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Marsh Green Mission Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Historic houses near Marsh Green include Hever Castle (2.6 miles east) and Hammerwood Park (3.3 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Marsh Green, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the TN8 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. That could mean a party in a garden on Marsh Green Road and Greybury Lane. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Stick Hill (2 miles east), Dormansland (2 miles south-west), Hammerwood (3 miles south), Cowden (3 miles south-east) and Lingfield (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (9 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles east), Tonbridge (10 miles east), Paddock Wood (14 miles east), Southborough (9 miles east) and Broadwater Down (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Haxted Watermill Museum (1.5 miles north-west) and Queen Victoria Hospital (3.8 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include Wheatsheaf Inn (within half a mile south-west)
FAQs for Marsh Green
Is Marsh Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
We are having a ceremony at Marsh Green Mission 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.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Normally. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Do you cover Marsh Green?
Yes, we do. Marsh Green is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Places near Marsh Green
Other catering in Marsh Green
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- 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