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Paella catering in ME18
Hosting a party in ME18? We cover Yalding, Wateringbury and Nettlestead and the rest of the district, with live paella cooked at your venue.
Book live paella in ME18
Where we cater in ME18
- Yalding
- Wateringbury
- Nettlestead
- Teston
- Mereworth
- Nettlestead Green
- Herne Pound
- Kent Street
- New Pound
- Pizien Well
- Benover
- Laddingford
- Swanton
- West Peckham
- Congelow
- Red Hill
- Branbridges
Our catering across ME18
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- All catering
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: send us your details through our quote form.
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About paella catering in ME18
Watching it cook is part of the experience. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the smell does the rest. On the menu are black rice, mixed paella and vegetable paella, and we’re often booked for garden get-togethers and milestone birthday parties.
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We put together a menu and a clear 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 is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
What it costs in ME18
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A quote that spells everything out
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Around Yalding
In Yalding, that can mean a party near Quarry Wood, The Walnut Tree Public House and St Peter's and St Paul's Church. For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Yalding station, roughly 1 mile west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Oakwood Hospital (3.7 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (0.8 miles south-west).
Paella catering in ME18: local guide
ME18 covers everything from Yalding, Wateringbury and Branbridges to 17 small villages and hamlets, and live paella suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Yalding: For guests coming by train, Yalding station is about 1 mile away. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Quarry Wood? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. In Yalding, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Is live paella right for you?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too.
Comparing caterers
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- What happens if it rains
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Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It is the pan people photograph.
For event organisers in ME18
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Occasions we cook for in ME18
It needs no kitchen, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
These are some of the occasions we cater around ME18:
- Big birthdays
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Community events and fairs
ME18 questions
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
How does live paella catering work?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
- 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