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Paella Party Catering for Maxton events
Looking for paella party catering in Maxton? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Retirement celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Christenings and naming days
Planning an event in Maxton?
Paella party catering in Maxton, cooked live
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. We’re frequently asked to cater street and neighbourhood parties and anniversary celebrations, serving tapas, mixed paella and seafood paella.
Country parties near Maxton suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Is live paella right for your party?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Maxton
- A clear, itemised quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Drinks service on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Common questions in Maxton
We are having a ceremony at St Martin's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Maxton for guests?
Dover Priory station, about 0.8 miles north-east of the centre.
How far in advance should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Planning a party in Maxton
Maxton is about 1 mile south-west of Tower Hamlets, in Kent. Wherever your party is in the CT17 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Maxton to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Dover Priory station, about 0.8 miles north-east. Thinking of a party in Western Heights LNR? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. The coast is within about 2 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, and we always plan for wind.
Here we cover the CT17 and CT15 postcode area. Local streets include Cow Lane, Manor Road and Mount Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Aycliffe (1 mile south), Farthingloe (1 mile south-west), Dover (1 mile north), Church Hougham (2 miles west) and River (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Deal (8 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles west), Walmer (7 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Town Gaol (1 mile north-east) and Dover Castle (1.6 miles east). Not far away are Dover Western Heights.
- Local schools include Astor College for the Arts (less than half a mile north) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Crown & Sceptre pub (within half a mile north-east)
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer party in Maxton stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Maxton? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Warn the neighbours
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
Children love watching the paella cook.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella usually gets the photos.
Occasions we cook for in Maxton
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Maxton, people book us for events such as:
- Retirement celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Celebrations of life
- Garden get-togethers
After a christening at a church like St Martin's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- When payment is due
- How each diet is kept separate
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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