Kent · England
Paella Party Catering for Oldbury events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Oldbury and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Birthday parties
Paella party catering near Oldbury
Oldbury parties: what to know
Oldbury is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For paella party catering in Oldbury, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Oldbury. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Oldbury to London (22 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Peter, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Historic houses near Oldbury include Ightham Mote (1.9 miles south) and Old Soar Manor (2.4 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Oldbury is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in TN15, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your party is on Oldbury Lane, Spring Lane and Sevenoaks Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. We also cook at parties in Ightham (1 mile south), Styants Bottom (1 mile west), Ivy Hatch (1 mile south), Sheet Hill (1 mile south-east) and Stone Street (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
A little further out are Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.4 miles east) and Ightham Court (0.8 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Wrotham School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Old House (under half a mile south)
About our paella party catering in Oldbury
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. Typical bookings include leaving dos and retirements and garden get-togethers, serving mixed paella, vegetable paella and churros.
A country party near Oldbury 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 it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Common questions in Oldbury
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Oldbury for guests?
Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Towns and villages near Oldbury
More for events in Oldbury
Why choose paella party catering in Oldbury?
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Celebrations of life
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
For guests coming by train, Borough Green & Wrotham station is about 1.4 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- The wet-weather plan
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
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. Sunset in Oldbury is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
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 help
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
How we price paella party catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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