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Paella party catering in Wincheap, Kent
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Wincheap and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Celebrations of life
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Big family gatherings
Paella party catering for Wincheap events
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
About our paella party catering in Wincheap
It’s easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. Whether it is anniversary celebrations and garden get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
Parties around Wincheap are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks. A summer party in Wincheap stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Warn the neighbours
- Have bins ready
- Count adults and children separately
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Hosting a paella party in Wincheap
Wincheap is about 1 mile south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in CT1, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mildred, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, Wincheap has its own station, Canterbury East station.
Paella party catering in CT1 and CT2 is planned around your venue and your guests. Whether your party is on Ada Road, Cow Lane and Back Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. With the A2 close by, Wincheap is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Canterbury (1 mile north-east), Thanington (1 mile south-west), Harbledown (1 mile north-west), Stuppington (1 mile south) and Hales Place (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles south-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south) and Ramsgate (15 miles east).
A little further out are Canterbury Castle (under half a mile north-east) and Rupert Bear Museum (within half a mile north-east). The countryside around Wincheap includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Canterbury Academy (0.5 miles north-west) and Canterbury School of Architecture (0.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Duke's Head Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Why choose paella party catering in Wincheap?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Wincheap:
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
Parks such as Whitehall Meadows usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Space, access and power needs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Your questions about paella party catering in Wincheap
Which station should guests use for Wincheap?
Canterbury East station, in Wincheap itself.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mildred?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
What does paella party catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. Children typically love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Why choose live paella in Wincheap?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Wincheap
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
What affects the price in Wincheap
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we are needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Other catering in Wincheap
- 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