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Paella party catering in Wolverton, Kent
Looking for paella party catering in Wolverton? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Baby celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering near Wolverton
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece.
Paella party catering in Wolverton, made fresh on the day
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around Wolverton. Popular choices include churros, seafood paella and tapas, and typical bookings are for baby celebrations and retirement celebrations.
Near Wolverton, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Paella compared with other options
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Wolverton
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Fast service from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
What paella party catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Wolverton is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Planning paella party catering in Wolverton? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Planning a party in Wolverton
Wolverton is about 3 miles west of Dover, in Kent. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Wolverton. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Wolverton to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Anthony the Martyr, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Thinking of a party in Sladden Wood? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Wolverton is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 4 miles, so seafood paella often features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
This part of Kent takes in CT15, so your party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Alkham Valley Road and Wolverton Hill; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Wolverton, we also cover Ewell Minnis (1 mile north-west), Alkham (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile west), South Alkham (1 mile south-west) and Kearsney (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-west), Deal (8 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (3 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Dover Castle (3.8 miles east) and Crabble Corn Mill (1.9 miles east). The countryside around Wolverton includes Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Let the neighbours know
- Count adults and children separately
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Sangria sets the mood.
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Common questions in Wolverton
Can you cook in Sladden Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Anthony the Martyr?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you cater for children?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Perfect for your party in Wolverton
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Baby celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big family gatherings
- Neighbourhood celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, Kearsney station is about 1.5 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Space, access and power needs
For event organisers in Wolverton
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
- 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