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Paella Party Catering for Boughton Aluph events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Boughton Aluph.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Big birthdays
- Baby celebrations
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Paella party catering in Boughton Aluph, cooked live
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. Whether it’s wakes and celebrations of life and birthday parties, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and churros.
A country party near Boughton Aluph 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
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Parties in Boughton Aluph: gardens, venues and local tips
Boughton Aluph is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Boughton Aluph. Boughton Aluph is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Boughton Aluph to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Wye station, about 1 mile south-east. Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (4.2 miles south-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Boughton Aluph is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in TN25, we plan around your venue and timings. We also cook at parties in Boughton Corner (1 mile east), Kempe's Corner (1 mile south), Wye (1 mile south-east), Brook (3 miles south-east) and Hassell Street (4 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles south) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.9 miles north-east). Not far away are Hatch Park.
- Nearby, you will find Flying Horse Inn (1 mile south-west)
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Have bins ready
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Let the neighbours know
We’re set up before guests arrive.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella generally gets the photos.
Step by step
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 at the agreed time. At midsummer, it is light in Boughton Aluph until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Boughton Aluph? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose paella party catering in Boughton Aluph?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there is little waste.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
After a christening at a church like All Saints’ Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before booking
- Space, access and power needs
- Travel and parking costs
- The wet-weather plan
- When final numbers are due
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
FAQs for Boughton Aluph
Do you come out to small places like Boughton Aluph?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Boughton Aluph?
Wye station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Generally, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Why choose live paella in Boughton Aluph?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Boughton Aluph
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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