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Paella catering in CT21

We cook at events in every part of the CT21 postcode district, including Hythe, Palmarsh and Seabrook. Everything is cooked live on the day.

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Paella catering in CT21: what to expect

Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That is exactly what we bring to your event in CT21. Typical bookings include festivals, fairs and school events and office lunches and staff parties, with paella Valenciana, vegetable paella and seafood paella.

Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away.

It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.

What it costs in CT21

Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.

Why choose Love Paella

Drinks service on request
Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Everything cooked fresh at your event
A clear, itemised quote

Getting a price

Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.

Landmarks near Hythe

You will find us cooking near Church of St Michael and All Angels, Brockhill Park Performing Arts College and Hythe Bay CofE Primary School. Also close by are Oaklands Park (within half a mile south-east) and Red Lion Public House (within half a mile south-west). The closest station to Hythe is Sandling station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Saltwood Castle (0.7 miles north) and Royal Victoria Hospital (4.1 miles east). Open spaces near Hythe include Tolsford Hill.

Catering events across CT21

Across CT21, we cook in 3 towns and 10 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Folkestone, Hythe and Dymchurch to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan. 14 of the places we cover in CT21 are within about 6 miles of the sea, where we always plan shelter from the wind.

Hythe: For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Sandling station, about 1.4 miles north-west. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. In Hythe, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.

Organising for someone else?

Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.

Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.

What’s in the pans

Mixed paella

Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.

Seafood paella

The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.

What we need at the venue

We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:

Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Somewhere close to park and unload
Flat, firm ground for the cooking area

How we price paella catering

The price comes down to a few factors:

The paellas you choose
The length of service
The number of people
How many staff you need

Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.

Getting an accurate quote

You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:

Which courses you have in mind
A photo of the space, if you can
The date and time of the event
Where the event is

The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.

Who books paella catering?

People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.

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

Anniversary celebrations
Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Company summer parties
Festivals, fairs and school events

Questions from CT21

When should we book?

As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.

How long do you need on site?

We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.

Can we choose the seafood?

We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu.

Is halal food available?

Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.

Is it really cooked live?

Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.

Is paella enough as a main?

It is a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.

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.

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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