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Paella Party Catering for Davington 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 turns food into part of your party in Davington.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering in Davington
Paella party catering in Davington, cooked live
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the whole menu is sorted. Popular choices include churros, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are regularly asked to cater family get-togethers and anniversaries and engagement parties.
Parties around Davington are often relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
All ages love churros.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. For a late-May party in Davington, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Events we cater in Davington
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Whatever you are celebrating in Davington, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Family get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden get-togethers
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- How long the team stays
- Travel and parking costs
- Space, access and power needs
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Warn the neighbours
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Sangria sets the mood.
Paella compared with other options
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Davington
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Catering across Kent, including Davington
- Fast service from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
Davington: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary Magdalene?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Davington from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Will the neighbours notice?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it is a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Party venues around Davington
Davington is about 7 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Anywhere in ME13, we can bring the pans to you. Davington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Davington to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
Historic houses near Davington include Belmont House and Gardens (3.7 miles south-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Faversham station, about 0.6 miles south-east.
Paella party catering in ME13 is planned around your venue. Local streets include Ham Road, Back Lane and Quay Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. For parties just outside Davington, we cover Faversham (1 mile south-east), The Brents (1 mile east), Preston (1 mile south-east), Ospringe (1 mile south-west) and Oare (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Newnham Castle (4.2 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (0.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Inn (within half a mile south)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Towns and villages near Davington
Also in Davington
- 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