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Paella party catering in Ruckinge, Kent
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Ruckinge and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Family get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Baby celebrations
Planning an event in Ruckinge?
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Warn the neighbours
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
How our paella party catering works in Ruckinge
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around Ruckinge. Popular choices include churros, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for anniversary celebrations and celebrations of life.
Country parties near Ruckinge suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
Send us the date, your venue or TN26 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
Nearby places to Ruckinge
Other catering in Ruckinge
Who books paella party catering in Ruckinge?
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Birthday parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Naming days and christenings
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary Magdalene, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before booking
- How bad weather is handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
Parties in Ruckinge: gardens, venues and local tips
Ruckinge is about 5 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. For a party in Ruckinge, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Ruckinge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Ruckinge to Canterbury (17 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Ham Street station is about 1.5 miles away.
Here we cover the TN26 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. From Oak Ridge and Hamstreet Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater parties in Hamstreet (1 mile west), Stone Cross (2 miles north), Orlestone (2 miles north-west), Bromley Green (3 miles north-west) and Kenardington (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (5 miles north), Folkestone (12 miles east), Hythe (8 miles east), Hawkinge (12 miles east), Tenterden (9 miles west) and Cheriton (11 miles east).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles north). Open spaces near Ruckinge include Orlestone Forest.
Common questions in Ruckinge
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary Magdalene: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Ruckinge for guests?
Ham Street station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
On request. Crockery or disposables are available.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Why choose live paella in Ruckinge?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Drinks service on request
- Catering across Kent, including Ruckinge
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. A summer party in Ruckinge stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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