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Paella party catering in Slutshole, 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 Slutshole.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Big birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella party catering in Slutshole
Perfect for your party in Slutshole
It’s generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
In Slutshole and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Family reunions
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Selling station, about 2.1 miles south.
Questions to ask before booking
- Space, access and power needs
- How each diet is kept separate
- How long the team stays
- How bad weather is handled
Paella party catering in Slutshole, made fresh on the day
Paella is made for relaxed parties: it is served from the pan and shared, without any fuss. For garden parties and summer barbecues and family get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and tapas.
In a small place like Slutshole, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. For a late-May party in Slutshole, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
What affects the price in Slutshole
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Your questions about paella party catering in Slutshole
What’s the nearest station to Slutshole for guests?
The closest is Selling station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Michael?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is paella OK for kids?
Yes. Children typically love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Slutshole.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Parties in Slutshole: gardens, venues and local tips
Slutshole is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Slutshole, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Parks such as Mount Ephraim Gardens typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. After a christening at a church like Church of St Michael, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The coast is within about 5 miles, so seafood paella often features.
We cook at parties all over the ME13 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Hernhill (1 mile north-east), Staplestreet (1 mile south-west), Dargate (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile north-west) and Culmers (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.3 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.5 miles east). Open spaces near Slutshole include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include Red Lion pub (under half a mile north-east)
Paella compared with other options
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Slutshole
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Events in Slutshole and across Kent
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
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.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Nearby places to Slutshole
What else we do in Slutshole
- 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