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Paella party catering in Park Wood, Kent
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Park Wood.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big family gatherings
Planning an event in Park Wood?
How our paella party catering works in Park Wood
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. Popular choices include vegetable paella, mixed paella and seafood paella, and we are regularly asked to cater family reunions and celebrations of life.
Around Park Wood, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. A paella pan fits right in. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Perfect for your party in Park Wood
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Park Wood, people book us for events such as:
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
After a christening at a church like St Martin's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
Park Wood: your questions answered
How far is Park Wood from London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Martin's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Will the neighbours notice?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Normally. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. Children typically love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
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The process
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Park Wood is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- 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.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
Planning a party in Park Wood
Park Wood is about 2 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Park Wood or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Park Wood is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Park Wood to Canterbury (23 miles away).
Historic houses near Park Wood include Stoneacre (1.3 miles north-east) and Leeds Castle (3.4 miles east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Thinking of a party in Mote Park? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Park Wood, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in ME15, ME17 and ME14, we plan around your venue. From Bell Road, Selby Road and Essex Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Park Wood is on the A274, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Other places close to Park Wood for paella party catering include Otham (1 mile north-east), Willington (1 mile north), Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile south-west), Shepway (1 mile north) and Boughton Green (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles east).
A little further out are Sutton Valence Castle (2.7 miles south-east) and The Mall Maidstone (2.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Local schools include Senacre Technology College (under half a mile east) and New Line Learning Academy (1.1 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Have cover ready for a shower
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Live paella or other catering?
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Park Wood
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- We cover Park Wood and the whole of Kent
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
- 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