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Paella Party Catering in Shipbourne
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Shipbourne. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Celebrations of life
Paella party catering for Shipbourne events
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
About our paella party catering in Shipbourne
Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. Popular choices include churros, vegetable paella and tapas, and we’re frequently booked for garden parties and summer barbecues and engagement and anniversary parties.
A country party near Shipbourne is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Perfect for your party in Shipbourne
It’s sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Shipbourne and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 3.3 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- Space, access and power needs
- How long the team stays
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Plan where rubbish goes
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Live paella or other catering?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Shipbourne
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
What paella party catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we’re needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Sunset in Shipbourne is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Planning paella party catering in Shipbourne? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Shipbourne parties: what to know
Shipbourne is about 3 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. Wherever your party is in the TN11 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Shipbourne is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
Thinking of a party in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Historic houses near Shipbourne include Ightham Mote (1.1 miles north-west) and Old Soar Manor (1.9 miles north-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Shipbourne, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in TN11, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Upper Green Road, Upper Green Lane and Back Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Nearby, we also cater parties in Budds (1 mile west), Yopps Green (1 mile north), Sheet Hill (2 miles north), Ivy Hatch (2 miles north) and Coldharbour (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (3 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (3.3 miles north) and Hadlow Tower museum (2.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Shipbourne includes Barden Lake.
- Schools near Shipbourne include Hugh Christie Technology College (2.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Chaser Public House (under half a mile west)
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Your questions about paella party catering in Shipbourne
Which station should guests use for Shipbourne?
The closest is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Giles: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you cover Shipbourne?
We do. We cook at events in Shipbourne and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How far in advance should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
- 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