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Paella party catering in Ashford, Kent
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Ashford.
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Paella party catering for Ashford events
For event organisers in Ashford
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Paella party catering in Ashford, made fresh on the day
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. Typical bookings include wakes and memorial gatherings and garden get-togethers, with seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella.
A large place like Ashford has lots of party venues, but home is often the best venue of all. Tell us about access and parking. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
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DIY paella versus live catering
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.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Parties in Ashford: gardens, venues and local tips
Ashford is in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Ashford, and we will plan access and set-up. Ashford is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Ashford International station is in Ashford itself. Parks such as Ashford Green Corridors usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. Ashford is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cook at parties all over the TN23, TN24, TN25 and TN26 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a party in a garden on Market Lane, Church Road and Station Road. You will find Ashford on the A20 and A28, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Stanhope (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile south-east), South Willesborough (1 mile south-east), Godinton (1 mile north-west) and Willesborough (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (10 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Kent, Ashford has lots of places to hold a party.
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (0.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include Ashford School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Locomotive pub (less than half a mile east)
How we price paella party catering
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we are needed on site
- Parking and unloading
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Ashford
- Drinks service on request
- Events in Ashford and across Kent
- Fast service from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
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:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Count adults and children separately
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Questions from Ashford
Can you cater a reception after a service at Christ Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook in Ashford Green Corridors?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Do you cater in Ashford?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Ashford. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you cater for children?
Paella is popular with children, especially a mild chicken one. Let us know numbers and ages.
When should I book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. We will check availability straight away.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it is light in Ashford until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- 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, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
- 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