Kent · England
Paella catering in TN17
We cook at events in every part of the TN17 postcode district, which takes in Cranbrook, Goudhurst and Benenden. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Planning an event in TN17?
Where we cater in TN17
- Cranbrook
- Goudhurst
- Benenden
- Sissinghurst
- Baker's Cross
- Rolvenden
- Kilndown
- Wilsley Green
- Iden Green
- Rolvenden Layne
- Frittenden
- East End
- Hartley
- Bedgebury Cross
- Brandfold
- Sinkhurst Green
- Strood
- Horden
- Coursehorn
- Cranbrook Common
- Flishinghurst
- Glassenbury
- Knox Bridge
- Riseden
- Swattenden
- West Cross
- Wilsley Pound
- Colliers Green
Catering in TN17
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: fill in our quote form.
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Areas we cover
Our paella catering in TN17
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Every pan is cooked on its own. On the menu are mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for weddings and evening receptions and christenings and family gatherings.
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss.
- 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.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
What you’ll pay
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella
- Catering across Kent, including TN17
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Local landmarks in Cranbrook
Events here are often close to The Crown Public House, Crane Valley and Cranbrook School. Nearby too are Congregational Church (within half a mile north) and Cranbrook Church of England Primary School (under half a mile north). Other landmarks nearby include Sissinghurst Castle (2.5 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (3.6 miles east).
Catering events across TN17
There are 3 towns and 27 villages and hamlets in TN17, so the setting can be anything from Cranbrook, Goudhurst and Benenden to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan. Parts of TN17 are within a few miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so check venue rules on vehicles and cooking for countryside events.
Cranbrook: If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Congregational Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Cranbrook School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Around midsummer it stays light in Cranbrook until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Organising a club, school or community event in TN17? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- Who provides the crockery
Who books paella catering?
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in TN17 book us for occasions like:
- Company summer parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Milestone birthday parties
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It’s often the most popular pan at an event.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Questions from TN17
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can we choose the seafood?
We’ll suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including TN17.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Which paella is most popular?
Most events choose two or three: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. Our menu lists the options.
- 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