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Paella Party Catering in Aldington Frith
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Aldington Frith. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Aldington Frith?
Paella party catering for your party in Aldington Frith
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a picture. Whether it is christenings and naming days and birthday parties, we’ll put together a menu of tapas, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
Near Aldington Frith, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Places near Aldington Frith
What else we do in Aldington Frith
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
What paella party catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- We cover Aldington Frith and the whole of Kent
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Aldington Frith questions
Could we have live paella in Poulton Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is Aldington Frith too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know and we’ll add it to the quote.
Do you cover Aldington Frith?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Aldington Frith is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Will the neighbours notice?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it is a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Aldington Frith is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose paella party catering in Aldington Frith?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Baby celebrations
Thinking of a party in Poulton Wood? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Before you book anyone
- The venue requirements
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staff numbers and hours
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
We arrive before your guests to set up.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Aldington Frith parties: what to know
Aldington Frith is about 4 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Aldington Frith, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Ham Street station is about 3.3 miles away. Historic houses near Aldington Frith include Westenhanger Castle (5 miles east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Aldington Frith is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of the TN25 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater a party on streets such as Frith Road, Bourne Road and Priory Road. Close by, we cover parties 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). Further out, we also cater in 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).
Nearby you will also find Ashford Designer Outlet (3.4 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (4.9 miles east). The countryside around Aldington Frith includes 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