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Paella catering in TN27

Live paella catering across TN27, covering Headcorn, Charing and Biddenden. For weddings, parties and corporate events, with every diet catered for.

Paella catering in TN27

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Where we cater in TN27

Events we cater in TN27

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Paella catering in TN27: what to expect

Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That is exactly what we bring to your event in TN27. Typical bookings include retirement and leaving parties and fairs, fêtes and festivals, serving black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and paella Valenciana.

On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule.

  1. We start with a few details about your event.
  2. We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
  3. We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
  4. On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
  5. We serve from the pan, then pack down.

Pricing in TN27

Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.

Why choose Love Paella

  • Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
  • Food that becomes part of the entertainment
  • Waiting staff and crockery on request
  • Fast service from the pan

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Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.

Around Headcorn

Events here are often close to St Peter's and St Paul's Church, The Kings Arms Inn And Shop Adjoining To Right and Headcorn Primary School. There’s a railway station in Headcorn itself: Headcorn station, handy for guests travelling by train. Nearby you’ll also find Sutton Valence Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Benenden Hospital (5.8 miles south).

Catering events across TN27

There are 3 towns and 35 villages and hamlets in TN27, so the setting can be anything from Headcorn, Charing and Biddenden to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.

Headcorn: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Headcorn Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, Headcorn has its own station, Headcorn station. Planning an evening event in Headcorn? Sunset is around 8:50pm 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.

Why live paella works

Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.

These are some of the occasions we cater in TN27 and Kent:

  • Birthday celebrations
  • Garden get-togethers
  • Leaving dos and retirements
  • Family celebrations and christenings

Live paella or other catering?

Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together.

Comparing caterers

  • Any travel, parking or access charges
  • Allergen information for each dish
  • How long the team stays
  • The venue requirements

What we need at the venue

Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:

  • Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
  • Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
  • The venue’s permission for live cooking

The menu, dish by dish

Black rice

Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.

Vegetable and vegan paella

Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.

What affects the price in TN27

The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:

  • How many guests are eating
  • The length of service
  • How many courses
  • Plates, cutlery and glassware

Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.

What we need to know

You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:

  • The address or venue name
  • What the venue already provides
  • The date and rough timings
  • A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field

Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.

Your questions about paella catering in TN27

Do you do desserts?

We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.

Can you do sangria?

We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.

Do we need to provide equipment?

We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.

Can you cook indoors?

Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.

Can we choose the seafood?

We’ll talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.

What space do you need to cook?

Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.

Can you cook in the rain?

Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll 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

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