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Paella catering in CT2

Hosting a party in CT2? We cook in Sturry, Hales Place and Broad Oak and every street in between, with paella cooked from scratch.

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About paella catering in CT2

One cooking area feeds plenty of people, there’s very little waste, and the food arrives hot. That is why it works for so many events. Popular choices include vegan paella, black rice and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re often booked for anniversary celebrations and garden get-togethers.

On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule.

You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.

Prices in CT2

Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.

Why choose Love Paella

Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Paella cooked from scratch on site
Fast service from the pan
A quote that spells everything out

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Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.

Landmarks near Sturry

Events here are frequently close to The Swan Inn, Spires Academy and Chequer's Wood and Old Park. Other local landmarks include Sturry Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile north-east), St Nicholas' Church (0.5 miles south) and Frank Montgomery School (1.2 miles east). There’s a railway station in Sturry itself: Sturry station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are Canterbury Roman Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Sturry includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.

Live paella across CT2: what to know

There are 3 towns and 11 villages and hamlets in CT2, so the setting can be anything from Canterbury, Wincheap and Sturry to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan. Around 13 places in CT2 are close to the coast, where we always plan shelter from the wind.

Sturry: If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Nicholas' Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Parks such as Chequer's Wood and Old Park typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. In Sturry, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.

Planning for every diet

With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:

Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
Tell us what else is being served
Tell us how many children are coming
Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs

Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.

Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.

Before you choose a spot

Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:

Parking close enough to carry equipment
Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable

The menu, dish by dish

Paella Valenciana

In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.

Seafood paella

The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.

What affects the price in CT2

The price comes down to a few factors:

Whether you need crockery
Travel, parking and access
Starters, canapés and desserts
Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood

Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.

What we need to know

To check availability and price, we need:

Expected numbers
The date and time of the event
Any dietary needs and allergies
The venue or postcode

To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in CT2, and we will put together a menu and price.

Events we cater in CT2

It needs no kitchen, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.

If you’re planning any of these, we can help:

Christenings and family gatherings
Summer garden parties
Engagement and anniversary parties
Staff parties and work lunches

FAQs for CT2

How soon do we need to book?

As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.

Who clears up?

We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.

Which paellas suit our guests?

Most events choose two or three: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. See the sample menu.

Can you serve tapas as well?

Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.

Can you feed plenty of people?

It’s ideal. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.

Where do you cater?

We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.

Can you do gluten-free paella?

We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.

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

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