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Paella Catering for Aldington Frith events
Planning paella catering in Aldington Frith? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Anniversary celebrations
- Company summer parties
Paella catering in Aldington Frith
About our paella catering in Aldington Frith
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, very little goes to waste, and the food arrives hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. For garden parties and summer barbecues and staff parties and work lunches, we can cook seafood paella, paella Valenciana and mixed paella.
Somewhere as small as Aldington Frith, a garden or field is often the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Aldington Frith
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
Is live paella right for your event?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Aldington Frith
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
After service, we pack down our cooking area.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Aldington Frith: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cook in Poulton Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
What seafood can we have?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Planning an evening event in Aldington Frith? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in Aldington Frith? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
How we price paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Why choose paella catering in Aldington Frith?
It needs no kitchen, so it is at home in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Aldington Frith, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Community events and fairs
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Parks such as Poulton Wood generally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
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Live paella in Aldington Frith: local details
Aldington Frith is about 4 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Aldington Frith will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Aldington Frith to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
Historic houses near Aldington Frith include Westenhanger Castle (5 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For guests coming by train, Ham Street station is about 3.3 miles away. Aldington Frith is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cook at events all over the TN25 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Frith Road, Bourne Road and Priory Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Bonnington (1 mile south-east), Clap Hill (1 mile east), Aldington (1 mile east), Stonestreet Green (1 mile east) and Postling Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (4 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (7 miles east) and Preston (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Ashford Designer Outlet (3.4 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (4.9 miles east). Open spaces near Aldington Frith include Hatch Park.
- 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