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Paella party catering in Detling, Kent
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Detling: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Planning an event in Detling?
Who books paella party catering in Detling?
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Big birthdays
- Baby celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Martin of Tours Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long the team stays
- What happens if it rains
Paella party catering in Detling, made fresh on the day
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around Detling. For baby celebrations and wakes and celebrations of life, we can cook tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella.
A country party near Detling is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Plan where rubbish goes
We arrive before your guests to set up.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Common questions in Detling
Can you cook in The Larches?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Martin of Tours Church?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
When should I book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. Send your date and we will check.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you cater in Detling?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Detling and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Frequently, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a photo and we’ll check.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. For a late-May party in Detling, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Detling parties: what to know
Detling is about 3 miles north-east of Maidstone, in Kent. For paella party catering in Detling, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 922 places across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Detling to Canterbury (about 22 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Bearsted station is about 1.4 miles away. Historic houses near Detling include Stoneacre (3 miles south) and Leeds Castle (4.1 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Detling, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of the ME14 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Street, Princes Way and Queens Way, and we can cook for a party on any of them. For parties just outside Detling, we cover Thurnham (1 mile south-east), Grove Green (1 mile south-west), Harbourland (1 mile west), Weavering (2 miles south) and Bearsted (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles south-west), Faversham (14 miles east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (0.8 miles south-west) and The Mall Maidstone (2.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Burham Down and Detling Hill.
- Local pubs include The Cock Horse pub (less than half a mile north)
Towns and villages near Detling
What else we do in Detling
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Detling
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See Our pricing And 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