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Paella party catering in Trottiscliffe, Kent
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Trottiscliffe and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Big birthdays
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering in Trottiscliffe
Perfect for your party in Trottiscliffe
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Birthday parties
- Big family gatherings
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Christenings and naming days
Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (4 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- The wet-weather plan
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
How our paella party catering works in Trottiscliffe
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The pans become the focal point, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. Typical bookings include wakes and memorial gatherings and summer garden parties, serving seafood paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella.
In a small place like Trottiscliffe, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we are needed on site
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.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
Send us the date, your venue or ME19 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Trottiscliffe
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A clear, itemised quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Trottiscliffe: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Trottiscliffe?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Trottiscliffe for guests?
Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
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.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Places near Trottiscliffe
More for events in Trottiscliffe
Trottiscliffe parties: what to know
Trottiscliffe is about 8 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Trottiscliffe will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Trottiscliffe is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Parks such as Trosley Country Park usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Trottiscliffe, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cook at parties all over ME19 and the streets around it. Local streets include Church Lane, School Lane and Wrotham Water Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Vigo Village (1 mile north), Fairseat (1 mile north-west), Addington (1 mile south-east), Culverstone Green (2 miles north) and Ryarsh (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles south-east), Dartford (10 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Leybourne Castle (3 miles east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (0.8 miles east).
- Local schools include Wrotham School (2.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have bins ready
- Plan seats for most guests
- Let the neighbours know
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. For a late-May party in Trottiscliffe, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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