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Paella Catering in Chilmington Green
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Chilmington Green and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Book paella catering in Chilmington Green
Why choose paella catering in Chilmington Green?
Live paella is made for outdoor events: it is cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Naming days and family parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
For guests coming by train, Ashford International station is about 2.3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether VAT is included
About our paella catering in Chilmington Green
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. We cook vegetable paella, black rice and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for weddings and evening receptions and community events and fairs.
In a small place like Chilmington Green, events are normally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
The menu, dish by dish
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.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, and a popular all-rounder.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Mention any other courses or food
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Put allergy details in writing
A short rest after cooking helps, and that is when we invite guests up.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Evenings in Chilmington Green stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Chilmington Green
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Your questions about paella catering in Chilmington Green
Is Chilmington Green close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Chilmington Green for guests?
The closest is Ashford International station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
What does paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What equipment do you bring?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
For event organisers in Chilmington Green
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Organising a club, school or community event in Chilmington Green? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
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What affects the price in Chilmington Green
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Planning live paella in Chilmington Green
Chilmington Green is about 2 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Events in Chilmington Green are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our events stretch from Chilmington Green to Canterbury (15 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Great Chart Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Ashford Community Woodland? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Chilmington Green is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Here we cover the TN23 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Mock Lane, Oakwood Mews and Hays Mews or the roads around them. For events just outside Chilmington Green, we cover Great Chart (1 mile north-east), Fleeden (1 mile west), Daniel's Water (1 mile north-west), Stanhope (1 mile east) and Stubb's Cross (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (12 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include County Square (2.3 miles north-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.9 miles east). The countryside around Chilmington Green includes Orlestone Forest.
- Schools near Chilmington Green include John Wallis Academy (1.4 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Little Black Dog pub (0.9 miles north-east)
- 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