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Paella Party Catering for Ashbank events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Ashbank. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Summer garden parties
- Big family gatherings
Paella party catering near Ashbank
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Paella party catering in Ashbank, cooked live
Paella is made for relaxed parties: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. Popular choices include seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella, and we are regularly asked to cater summer garden parties and naming days and christenings.
A country party near Ashbank is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ashbank? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Why choose paella party catering in Ashbank?
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Ashbank:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Historic houses near Ashbank include Leeds Castle (0.6 miles east) and Stoneacre (1.7 miles west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- How long the team stays
- How each diet is kept separate
- Who provides the crockery
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Places near Ashbank
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Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Count adults and children separately
- Warn the neighbours
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
Children love watching the paella cook.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. Sunset in Ashbank is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Planning paella party catering in Ashbank? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Ashbank: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Ashbank?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Ashbank close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater for children?
Of course. Children normally love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A photo helps.
How much does paella party catering cost in Ashbank?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Ashbank parties: what to know
Ashbank is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. For paella party catering in Ashbank, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Nicholas's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, Hollingbourne station is about 1.1 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Ashbank, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in ME17, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include George Lane and Wykeham Grove; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. For parties just outside Ashbank, we cover Leeds (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-east), Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-east), Chegworth (1 mile east) and Hollingbourne (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (12 miles east) and Minster (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find KIMS hospital (3.6 miles north-west) and The Dog Collar Museum (0.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Local pubs include The George Inn (within half a mile south-west)
- 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