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Paella party catering in Wissenden, Kent
Looking for paella party catering in Wissenden? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Celebrations of life
- Naming days and christenings
- Big birthdays
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Paella party catering for your party in Wissenden
Paella is made for relaxed parties: it is served from the pan and shared, without any fuss. Popular choices include tapas, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for baby celebrations and family reunions.
Country parties near Wissenden suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
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What else we do in Wissenden
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer party in Wissenden stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Wissenden
How far is Wissenden from London?
About 43 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Wissenden?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you cater for children?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. Send your date and we’ll check.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you supply plates?
On request. Crockery or disposables can be added.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Wissenden.
Planning a party in Wissenden
Wissenden is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Wissenden and the surrounding area. We cook in 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (4.8 miles east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Here we cover the TN26 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Wissenden, we also cover Maltman's Hill (1 mile north), Bethersden (1 mile south-east), Further Quarter (2 miles south-west), Chambers' Green (2 miles north-east) and Fir Toll (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Davington (14 miles north-east) and Foley Park (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Benenden Hospital (6 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (1 mile north-west).
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Plan seats for most guests
- Have bins ready
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Sangria sets the mood.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Wissenden
- A clear, itemised quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Drinks service on request
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
What paella party catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Why choose paella party catering in Wissenden?
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Wissenden, people book us for events such as:
- Big birthdays
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Summer garden parties
For guests coming by train, Pluckley station is about 1.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Staff numbers and hours
- How bad weather is handled
- Who provides the crockery
- Space, access and power needs
- 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