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Paella party catering in St Nicholas at Wade, Kent
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in St Nicholas at Wade and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Big birthdays
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella party catering in St Nicholas at Wade
About our paella party catering in St Nicholas at Wade
Paella is relaxed food: it’s served from the pan and shared, without any fuss. On the menu are vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas, and typical bookings are for retirement and leaving parties and christenings and naming days.
Country parties near St Nicholas at Wade suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in St Nicholas at Wade? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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.
How we price paella party catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Send us the date, your venue or CT7 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Why choose live paella in St Nicholas at Wade?
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A clear, itemised quote
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece.
St Nicholas at Wade: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Church of Saint Nicholas: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook near the sea around St Nicholas at Wade?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Will the neighbours notice?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables can be added.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Often, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a picture and we’ll check.
When should I book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. We’ll check availability right away.
Events we cater in St Nicholas at Wade
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Big birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Baby celebrations
Historic houses near St Nicholas at Wade include Quex Park (3 miles east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Travel and parking costs
Places near St Nicholas at Wade
Also in St Nicholas at Wade
Where we can cook in St Nicholas at Wade
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
How the day works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer party in St Nicholas at Wade stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Party venues around St Nicholas at Wade
St Nicholas at Wade is about 5 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around St Nicholas at Wade and nearby villages. St Nicholas at Wade is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Birchington-On-Sea station is about 2.7 miles away. After a christening at a church like Church of Saint Nicholas, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The coast is within about 6 miles, so seafood paella often features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Paella party catering in CT7 is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include The Street, Orchard Close and Wotton Court, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Nearby, we also cater parties in Sarre (1 mile south-west), Monkton (1 mile south-east), Hoo (2 miles south-east), East Stourmouth (2 miles south) and West Stourmouth (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (9 miles south-west), Margate (6 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles east), Broadstairs (8 miles east) and Whitstable (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Powell-Cotton Museum (2.8 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
- 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