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Paella catering in DA13
Live paella catering across DA13, covering Meopham, Istead Rise and Culverstone Green. For weddings, parties and corporate events, with every diet catered for.
Live paella across DA13
Where we cater in DA13
- Meopham
- Istead Rise
- Culverstone Green
- Vigo Village
- Sole Street
- Southfleet
- Betsham
- Harvel
- Hook Green
- Priestwood
- Foxendown
- Henley Street
- Round Street
- South Street
- Westwood
- Northfleet Green
- Luddesdown
- Nash Street
- Priestwood Green
- Dartford
- Painters Ash
- New Barn
- Springhead
- Singlewell or Ifield
Catering in DA13
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Corporate paella catering
- See all our catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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About paella catering in DA13
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That’s exactly what we bring to your event in DA13. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and black rice, and typical bookings are for anniversary celebrations and staff parties and work lunches.
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Prices in DA13
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Love Paella
- Events in DA13 and across Kent
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
What’s near Meopham
In Meopham, that can mean a party near Camer Park Country Park, Meopham Community Academy and Parish Church of St John the Baptist. Other local landmarks include The Railway Inn (0.9 miles east) and Meopham School (0.8 miles south). The closest station to Meopham is Meopham station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Gravesham Community Hospital (4.4 miles north). For a walk before or after the party, there is Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
Live paella across DA13: what to know
Across DA13, we cook in 3 towns and 19 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Dartford, Painters Ash and New Barn or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
Meopham: For guests coming by train, Meopham station is about 0.5 miles away. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Meopham Community Academy, can book us as a food stall. In Meopham, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It is generally the most photographed pan.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Events we cater in DA13
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, thanks to separate pans for each version. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in DA13 and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversary celebrations
- Community events and fairs
- Weddings and evening receptions
What paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Your questions about paella catering in DA13
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Which paellas suit our guests?
It depends on your guests. A chicken or mixed paella is generally the most popular, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
- 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