Kent · England
Paella catering in TN15
Live paella catering across TN15, covering West Kingsdown, Borough Green and Kemsing. For weddings, parties and corporate events, with every diet catered for.
Paella catering in TN15
Areas within TN15
- West Kingsdown
- Borough Green
- Kemsing
- Ightham
- Seal
- Platt
- Wrotham
- Ivy Hatch
- Plaxtol
- Stansted
- Oldbury
- East Hill
- Claygate Cross
- Crouch
- Fairseat
- Hodsoll Street
- Stone Street
- West Yoke
- Ash
- Basted
- Godden Green
- Ridley
- Romney Street
- Woodlands
- Yopps Green
- Knatts Valley
- Sheet Hill
- Heaverham
- Labour-in-vain
- New Street
- Styants Bottom
- Underriver
- Comp
- Cotman's Ash
- Bitchet Green
- Sevenoaks
- Greatness
- Kippington
- Culverstone Green
- New Ash Green
- Wrotham Heath
Events we cater in TN15
- Corporate paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Wedding paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Live paella catering
- See all our catering
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: use our quote form.
How paella catering works in TN15
The cooking is half the fun. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the smell does the rest. Popular choices include mixed paella, black rice and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are frequently booked for naming days and family parties and wedding breakfasts and evening food.
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Pricing in TN15
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Drinks service on request
- We cover TN15 and the whole of Kent
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Landmarks near West Kingsdown
Events here are frequently close to Church of Saint Edmund and West Kingsdown CofE VC Primary School. For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Eynsford station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Otford Heritage Centre (3.8 miles south-west) and Eynsford Castle (2.6 miles north-west).
Paella catering in TN15: local guide
From Sevenoaks, West Kingsdown and Borough Green to 35 villages and hamlets, events across TN15 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground. Parts of TN15 are within a few miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where some venues have extra rules about vehicles and cooking.
West Kingsdown: If you are organising a summer fair for a school like West Kingsdown CofE VC Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Historic houses near West Kingsdown include Lullingstone Castle (2.8 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Evenings in West Kingsdown stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Ask for labels on each pan
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
About the dishes
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, and a popular all-rounder.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
What paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Common questions in TN15
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you bring everything you need?
All cooking kit comes with us. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
- 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