Kent · England
Paella party catering in Fosten Green, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Fosten Green. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Birthday parties
- Big family gatherings
Planning an event in Fosten Green?
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Plan seats for most guests
- Count adults and children separately
We are set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
About our paella party catering in Fosten Green
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Popular choices include mixed paella, vegetable paella and tapas, and we’re regularly asked to cater garden parties and summer barbecues and big family gatherings.
Near Fosten Green, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
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What else we do in Fosten Green
What paella party catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we’re needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Fosten Green questions
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Margaret's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What does paella party catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can you supply crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
Do you come to Fosten Green?
Yes, we do. Fosten Green is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Sunset in Fosten Green is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Planning a party in Fosten Green
Fosten Green is about 11 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Fosten Green or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Fosten Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Margaret's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Fosten Green, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in TN27, we plan around your venue and timings. We also cook at parties in Clapper Hill (1 mile east), East End (1 mile south), Parkgate (2 miles south-east), London Beach (3 miles east) and Strood (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west), Foley Park (13 miles north), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west) and Tenterden (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Mervyn Quinlan Museum (0.9 miles south) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.1 miles north-west).
Live paella or other catering?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Fosten Green
- A quote that spells everything out
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at 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