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Paella catering in TN10
Planning an event in TN10? We cook in Tonbridge and Hilden Park and every street in between, with paella cooked from scratch.
Paella catering in TN10
Areas within TN10
Our catering across TN10
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: fill in our quote form.
Neighbouring districts
Elsewhere in Kent
Every town in Kent
Every area we cover
Our paella catering in TN10
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. We are often asked to cater family celebrations and christenings and garden parties and summer barbecues, serving seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- 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.
Pricing in TN10
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Events in TN10 and across Kent
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella catering for your event in TN10? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Local landmarks in Tonbridge
In Tonbridge, that can mean a party near Church of St Peter and St Paul, Royal Rise Primary School and Hillview School for Girls. Also close by are Ivy House Public House (under half a mile west), New Beacon School (under half a mile north-west) and Haysden Country Park (1.4 miles west). Tonbridge’s nearest station is Tonbridge station, about 0.6 miles south-west. A little further out are The Milne Museum (within half a mile west) and Tonbridge Castle (less than half a mile south-west). The countryside around Tonbridge includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
Planning live paella in TN10
Across TN10, we cook in 2 towns and 1 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Tonbridge and Hilden Park to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Tonbridge: If you are organising a summer fair for a school like New Beacon School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Tonbridge station, about 0.6 miles south-west. Evenings in Tonbridge stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that is when we invite guests up.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently 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.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Live paella or other catering?
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. It is served quickly from the pan, so queues move.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella is not an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Events we cater in TN10
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it is cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Community events and fairs
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Big birthdays
TN10: your questions answered
What is live paella catering?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook in front of your guests, and serve at the time you want.
How long does the paella take?
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.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
- 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