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Paella Party Catering in Seal
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 Seal.
- Baby celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
Live paella party catering in Seal
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Paella party catering in Seal, cooked live
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around Seal. Typical bookings include wakes and memorial gatherings and naming days and christenings, serving seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros.
Near Seal, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What’s in the pans
Churros
All ages love churros.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Live paella or other catering?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Seal
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- We cover Seal and the whole of Kent
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. For a late-May party in Seal, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Seal: your questions answered
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.
Can you cook in Kemsing Down?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. We will check availability right away.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Is paella OK for kids?
Paella is popular with children, especially a mild chicken one. Let us know numbers and ages.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Count adults and children separately
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
What else we do in Seal
Seal parties: what to know
Seal is about 2 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Seal or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Seal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 20 miles away.
Historic houses near Seal include Knole House (1.8 miles south) and Ightham Mote (3.1 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Thinking of a party in Kemsing Down? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Seal is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cook at parties all over TN15. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Road and Jubilee Rise, and we can cook for a party on any of them. If your venue is just outside Seal, we also cover Greatness (1 mile west), Godden Green (1 mile south), Styants Bottom (2 miles east), Stone Street (2 miles south-east) and Bitchet Green (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south) and Northfleet (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Hospital (1.1 miles west) and Sevenoaks Museum (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Seal include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Wildernesse School (under half a mile south) and Knole Academy (1.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Five Bells Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Who books paella party catering in Seal?
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Family get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
- Big birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- 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