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Paella Party Catering for Paddlesworth events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Paddlesworth and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Family reunions
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
Book paella party catering in Paddlesworth
Paella party catering in Paddlesworth, cooked live
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. We cook mixed paella, seafood paella and tapas, and typical bookings are for garden parties and summer barbecues and big birthdays.
Near Paddlesworth, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
How it works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Paddlesworth is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Paddlesworth, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Hosting a paella party in Paddlesworth
Paddlesworth is about 4 miles north of Kings Hill, in Kent. For paella party catering in Paddlesworth, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in 922 places in Kent. Our events stretch from Paddlesworth to London (about 25 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Snodland station is about 1.4 miles away. Parks such as Leybourne Lakes Country Park generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Anywhere in ME6, we can cook for your guests. For parties just outside Paddlesworth, we cover Snodland (1 mile east), Birling (1 mile south), Upper Halling (1 mile north), Holborough (1 mile east) and Lunsford (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Maidstone Hospital (5 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (2 miles south). Not far away are Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Paddlesworth include The Holmesdale School (1.1 miles south-east)
How we price paella party catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Your questions about paella party catering in Paddlesworth
What’s the nearest station to Paddlesworth for guests?
The closest is Snodland station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Benedict's Church?
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.
When should I book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
How many different paellas?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Add a diet question to the invitation
We are set up before guests arrive.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Organising a club, school or community event in Paddlesworth? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Why choose paella party catering in Paddlesworth?
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Paddlesworth book us for occasions like:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden get-togethers
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Benedict's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Staff numbers and hours
- What happens if it rains
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Nearby places to Paddlesworth
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Paella compared with other options
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Paddlesworth
- Drinks service on request
- Events in Paddlesworth and across Kent
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
- 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