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Paella Party Catering for Chestfield events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Chestfield and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Milestone birthdays
Paella party catering near Chestfield
Paella party catering for your party in Chestfield
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. Typical bookings include wakes and celebrations of life and family get-togethers, with churros, mixed paella and tapas.
A country party near Chestfield is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Where we can cook in Chestfield
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
Towns and villages near Chestfield
Other catering in Chestfield
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. For a late-May party in Chestfield, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Parties in Chestfield: gardens, venues and local tips
Chestfield is about 1 mile east of Whitstable, in Kent. For a party in Chestfield, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Chestfield. Chestfield is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
For guests coming by train, Chestfield & Swalecliffe station is in Chestfield itself. The coast is within about 2 miles, so seafood paella often features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Paella party catering in CT5 is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Maydowns Road, Chestfield Road and Woodvale Avenue, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Chestfield sits on or near the A2990, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. Close by, we cover parties in Swalecliffe (1 mile north), Tankerton (1 mile north-west), Radfall (1 mile south), West End (1 mile east) and Whitstable (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Ramsgate (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles west) and Herne Bay (3 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (0.7 miles north-west) and Tankerton Castle (1.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Chestfield include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Chestfield include The Whitstable School (1.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (0.7 miles north-east)
Common questions in Chestfield
How far is Chestfield from London?
About 51 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Chestfield for guests?
Chestfield & Swalecliffe station, in Chestfield itself.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Of course. Children normally love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you come to Chestfield?
Yes, we do. Chestfield is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Paella compared with other options
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. 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 Chestfield
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Add a diet question to the invitation
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
What affects the price in Chestfield
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Where the event is
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Events we cater in Chestfield
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Chestfield, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Family reunions
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St John the Baptist, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- How bad weather is handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- 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