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Paella party catering in Tunstall, Kent
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Tunstall and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Planning an event in Tunstall?
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Paella party catering in Tunstall, made fresh on the day
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Typical bookings include leaving dos and retirements and baby celebrations, serving churros, seafood paella and tapas.
Country parties near Tunstall suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Planning a party in Tunstall
Tunstall is about 1 mile south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. From the centre of Tunstall to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Tunstall is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Tunstall to Canterbury (16 miles away).
Thinking of a party in Cromers Wood? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Local halls and clubs near Tunstall are an option if the garden is small. Tunstall is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in ME9, we can cook for your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Heart's Delight (1 mile north-west), Borden (1 mile north-west), Highsted (1 mile east), Rodmersham Green (1 mile east) and Sittingbourne (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (7 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.9 miles north).
- Schools near Tunstall include Fulston Manor School (0.9 miles north-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Give separate numbers for children
- Plan seats for most guests
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, at a safe distance.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Tunstall
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Tunstall is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Common questions in Tunstall
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Tunstall too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you cater for children?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
Also near Tunstall
Also in Tunstall
What affects the price in Tunstall
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Tunstall
It is generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Family reunions
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
If guests are coming by rail, Sittingbourne station is about 1.4 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Staff numbers and hours
- How each diet is kept separate
Why live cooking beats a buffet
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you’re a guest too. 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.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Events in Tunstall and across Kent
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
- 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