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Paella party catering in Ashurst, Kent
Planning paella party catering in Ashurst? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Naming days and christenings
Paella party catering near Ashurst
Paella party catering in Ashurst, cooked live
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a picture. We’re frequently asked to cater baby celebrations and retirement and leaving parties, with tapas, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
A country party near Ashurst is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
For event organisers in Ashurst
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What’s in the pans
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space, if you can
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Ashurst, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Why choose live paella in Ashurst?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Ashurst
- A quote that spells everything out
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Events in Ashurst and across Kent
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Ashurst questions
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Martin of Tours: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Ashurst?
Ashurst has its own station: Ashurst Kent station.
How much does paella party catering cost in Ashurst?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Will the neighbours notice?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Sunset in Ashurst is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
Parties in Ashurst: gardens, venues and local tips
Ashurst is about 5 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Ashurst, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our events stretch from Ashurst to Brighton (about 24 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Ashurst Kent station is in Ashurst itself. After a christening at a church like Church of St Martin of Tours, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ashurst, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cook at parties all over TN3 and the streets around it. From Ashurst Road, Clayton's Lane and Ashurst Hill or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Stone Cross (1 mile east), Teasley Mead (1 mile north-west), Fordcombe (1 mile north-east), Walter's Green (1 mile north) and Groombridge (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles east) and Southborough (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (4.4 miles east) and Bolebroke Castle (2.4 miles west). The countryside around Ashurst includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Also near Ashurst
What else we do in Ashurst
Events we cater in Ashurst
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
- Big family gatherings
Nearby historic houses include Groombridge Place (1.6 miles south-east) and Bassetts Manor (2.8 miles west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for each dish
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
- 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