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Paella party catering in Ridley, Kent
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Ridley and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Naming days and christenings
- Celebrations of life
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Live paella party catering in Ridley
Paella party catering in Ridley, cooked live
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a picture. Whether it is milestone birthdays and wakes and memorial gatherings, we will put together a menu of tapas, churros and seafood paella.
A country party near Ridley is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
For event organisers in Ridley
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ridley? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Ridley 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 choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
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 are ready, use our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
Perfect for your party in Ridley
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Celebrations of life
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Summer garden parties
After a christening at a church like Church of Saint Peter, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- The wet-weather plan
- The venue requirements
- The deposit and payment dates
Questions from Ridley
Which station should guests use for Ridley?
The closest is Meopham station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cater for children?
Yes. Children normally love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Often, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Do you cater in Ridley?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Ridley and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Live paella or other catering?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Events in Ridley and across Kent
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Also near Ridley
What else we do in Ridley
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Parties in Ridley: gardens, venues and local tips
Ridley is about 6 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. For paella party catering in Ridley, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 21 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Cobham College (4 miles north-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. If guests are coming by rail, Meopham station is about 2.6 miles away. Ridley is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in TN15 is planned around your venue and timings. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include New Street (1 mile east), Hodsoll Street (1 mile south), South Street (1 mile east), New Ash Green (1 mile north-west) and Culverstone Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (4.4 miles south) and Coldrum Long Barrow (3.1 miles south-east).
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Have bins ready
- Let the neighbours know
We are set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
- 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