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Paella party catering in Aldington, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Aldington.
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering in Aldington
Paella party catering in Aldington, made fresh on the day
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. For leaving dos and retirements and anniversaries and engagement parties, we can cook mixed paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a small place like Aldington, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Aldington is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Planning paella party catering in Aldington? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Aldington
Do you come out to small places like Aldington?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Aldington close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Often, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Parties in Aldington: gardens, venues and local tips
Aldington is about 5 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Aldington or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our events stretch from Aldington to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Ham Street station is about 4.1 miles away. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Martin, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Aldington is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in TN25, we plan around your venue. We can cater a party on streets such as Earlsfield, Walnut Ridge and Badgers Close. If your venue is just outside Aldington, we also cover Clap Hill (1 mile north-west), Stonestreet Green (1 mile north), Bonnington (1 mile south-west), Postling Green (1 mile south-east) and Aldington Frith (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (5 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Hythe (6 miles east), Preston (15 miles north) and Hawkinge (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Lympne Castle (3.8 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.6 miles north). Open spaces near Aldington include Hatch Park.
- Local pubs include Walnut Tree Inn (under half a mile east)
Live paella or other catering?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Aldington hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Events in Aldington and across Kent
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Aldington
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
Why choose paella party catering in Aldington?
It’s sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
In Aldington and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Parks such as Poulton Wood normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- Travel and parking costs
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Payment terms and deposit
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What else we do in Aldington
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Add a diet question to the invitation
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
- 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