Kent · England
Paella catering in TN26
We cater across all of the TN26 postcode district, which takes in Hamstreet, Bethersden and Woodchurch. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
Live paella across TN26
Areas within TN26
- Hamstreet
- Bethersden
- Woodchurch
- Shadoxhurst
- High Halden
- Hothfield
- Brattle
- Appledore
- Appledore Heath
- Bromley Green
- Stubb's Cross
- Ram Lane
- Shirkoak
- Brook Street
- Durrant Green
- Ruckinge
- Wissenden
- Daniel's Water
- Fleeden
- Further Quarter
- Kenardington
- Orlestone
- Tutt Hill
- Ashford
- Kingsnorth
- Potters Corner
Our catering across TN26
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- See all our catering
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: fill in our quote form.
About paella catering in TN26
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That’s what we bring to events in TN26. We are often asked to cater summer garden parties and weddings and evening receptions, serving vegan paella, black rice and seafood paella.
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Prices in TN26
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella
- Events in TN26 and across Kent
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
What’s near Hamstreet
Locally, our events take us close to Hamstreet Primary Academy, The Dukes Head pub and Church of the Good Shepherd. There is a railway station in Hamstreet itself: Ham Street station, handy for guests travelling by train. Nearby you will also find Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.9 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (5.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hamstreet include Orlestone Forest.
Planning live paella in TN26
From Ashford, Hamstreet and Bethersden to 25 villages and hamlets, events across TN26 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.
Hamstreet: For guests coming by train, Ham Street station is in Hamstreet itself. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of the Good Shepherd, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Planning an evening event in Hamstreet? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
About the dishes
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is normally served with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Who books paella catering?
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Christenings and family gatherings
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Put allergy details in writing
- Have seats for most of your guests
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
TN26 questions
How does live paella catering work?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook while everyone watches, and serve at the time you want.
Does paella work for big events?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Is paella a full meal?
It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
- 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