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Paella Party Catering for Wichling events
Planning paella party catering in Wichling? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Planning an event in Wichling?
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Let the neighbours know
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
How our paella party catering works in Wichling
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. For baby celebrations and summer garden parties, we’ll put together a menu of tapas, vegetable paella and churros for your guests.
In a small place like Wichling, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. For a late-May party in Wichling, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Wichling? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Wichling
Can you cook in Doddington Place Gardens?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you come out to small places like Wichling?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Is my garden big enough?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. Send us a picture.
When should I book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
Do you cater for children?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Wichling
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Events in Wichling and across Kent
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Hosting a paella party in Wichling
Wichling is about 5 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For paella party catering in Wichling, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Wichling. We cook in 922 places in Kent. Our events stretch from Wichling to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Lenham station is about 3.2 miles away. Historic houses near Wichling include Belmont House and Gardens (4.1 miles east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Wichling, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Wichling, we also cover Doddington (1 mile north-east), Hollybushes (1 mile north-west), Bluetown (1 mile north), Payden Street (1 mile south) and West Street (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (2.4 miles north-east).
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A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Churros
All ages love churros.
- 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