Kent · England
Paella Party Catering for Chegworth events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Chegworth.
- Retirement celebrations
- Big family gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
Live paella party catering in Chegworth
Party venues around Chegworth
Chegworth is about 6 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Chegworth and nearby villages. Chegworth is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Chegworth to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
Historic houses near Chegworth include Leeds Castle (0.9 miles west) and Stoneacre (3.2 miles west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Harrietsham station, about 1 mile east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Chegworth, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in ME17, we can cook for your guests. Other places close to Chegworth for paella party catering include Broomfield (1 mile west), Pollhill (1 mile south-east), Harrietsham (1 mile east), Kingswood (1 mile south-west) and Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (11 miles west).
A little further out are KIMS hospital (4.9 miles north-west) and Leeds Castle (0.9 miles west). The countryside around Chegworth includes Detling Hill.
- Local pubs include The Park Gate Inn (0.9 miles north-west)
How our paella party catering works in Chegworth
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the whole menu is sorted. For birthday parties and family reunions, we will put together a menu of vegetable paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
Near Chegworth, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Your questions about paella party catering in Chegworth
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Margaret?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Chegworth?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater in Chegworth?
Yes, we do. Chegworth is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Generally, if there is outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Chegworth
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Drinks service on request
- Events in Chegworth and across Kent
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. A summer party in Chegworth stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- 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
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Have enough chairs for most guests
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Sangria sets the mood.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Organising a club, school or community event in Chegworth? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
What paella party catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Places near Chegworth
What else we do in Chegworth
- 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