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Paella party catering in Maypole, Kent
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Maypole and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
Live paella party catering in Maypole
Paella party catering in Maypole, cooked live
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around Maypole. Typical bookings include garden parties and summer barbecues and christenings and naming days, with churros, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
Country parties near Maypole suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
What affects the price in Maypole
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
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How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in Maypole is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Planning paella party catering in Maypole? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
FAQs for Maypole
We are having a ceremony at Church of the Holy Cross: 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 typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Maypole?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What does paella party catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
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.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Planning a party in Maypole
Maypole is about 2 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. For paella party catering in Maypole, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Maypole. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 2.6 miles north-west. After a christening at a church like Church of the Holy Cross, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Near the coast, within about 3 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
For paella party catering in CT3, we plan around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Maypole Lane and Maypole Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. If your venue is just outside Maypole, we also cover Old Tree (1 mile east), Millbank (1 mile north), Hoath (1 mile south), Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west) and Highstead (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (4.9 miles south-west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Maypole include Spires Academy (2.1 miles south)
Live paella or other catering?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Maypole
- Catering across Kent, including Maypole
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Dishes our guests love
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
- 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