Kent · England
Paella catering in DA12
We cook at events in every part of the DA12 postcode district, including Gravesend, Windmill Hill and Milton-next-Gravesend. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Book live paella in DA12
Areas within DA12
- Gravesend
- Windmill Hill
- Milton-next-Gravesend
- Denton
- Singlewell or Ifield
- Shorne
- Chalk
- Shorne Ridgeway
- Cobham
- Gold Street
- Henhurst
- Thong
- Upper Ifield
- Higham
- Sole Street
What we do in DA12
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- See all our catering
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: use our quote form.
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About paella catering in DA12
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. When it is ready, it’s served straight from the pan. Popular choices include paella Valenciana, vegetable paella and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for weddings, from canapés to evening food and festivals, fairs and school events.
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks.
- 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 arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Cost
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella
- A clear, itemised quote
- Catering across Kent, including DA12
- Drinks service on request
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
What’s near Gravesend
You’ll find us cooking near Christ Church Milton, St John's Catholic Comprehensive and The Waterloo Public House. Nearby too are Whitehill Primary School (within half a mile south-west), St John's Catholic Comprehensive (under half a mile north-east) and Northfleet Urban Country Park (1.5 miles north-west). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Gravesend station, roughly 0.9 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Gravesham Museum (0.9 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4.5 miles west). For a walk before or after the party, there is Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
Paella catering in DA12: local guide
DA12 covers everything from Gravesend, Windmill Hill and Milton-next-Gravesend to 11 small villages and hamlets, and live paella works in all of them. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.
Gravesend: If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Christ Church Milton, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Whitehill Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Planning an evening event in Gravesend? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It is a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we are needed on site
- Parking and unloading
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in DA12
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in DA12 and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Milestone birthday parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Tell us what else is being served
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
Live paella or other catering?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- The deposit and payment dates
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the caterer needs from your venue
DA12: your questions answered
What does paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
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’ll help you decide the split.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
- 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