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Paella Catering for Hinxhill events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Hinxhill: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
- Company summer parties
Planning an event in Hinxhill?
Where we can cook in Hinxhill
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Paella catering in Hinxhill, made fresh on the day
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That is what we bring to events in Hinxhill. We cook black rice, vegan paella and vegetable paella, and we are regularly asked to cater community events and fairs and milestone birthday parties.
Somewhere like Hinxhill, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Hinxhill: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Hinxhill?
Ashford International station, about 2.4 miles west of the centre.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Is paella a full meal?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main, and tapas or dessert can be added.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Places near Hinxhill
What else we do in Hinxhill
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. In Hinxhill, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we normally call guests over.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it is frequently the first pan to empty.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It is normally the most photographed pan.
Paella catering around Hinxhill
Hinxhill is about 3 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. For an event in Hinxhill, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Hinxhill. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Hinxhill to Canterbury (11 miles away).
Parks such as Conningbrook Lakes Country Park usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Mary, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Hinxhill, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cover events in every part of the TN25 and TN24 postcode area. Whether your event is on Hinxhill Road and Goodcheap Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Hinxhill for paella catering include Hinxhill Park (1 mile south-west), Sevington (1 mile south-west), Brook (2 miles north-east), Mersham (2 miles south) and Ridgeway (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (3 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north) and Hythe (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (0.7 miles west) and Ashford Designer Outlet (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include The Norton Knatchbull School (1.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
How we price paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Events we cater in Hinxhill
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Birthday celebrations
Historic houses near Hinxhill include Godinton House (4.3 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each dish
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hinxhill? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Hinxhill
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Events in Hinxhill and across Kent
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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