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Paella Party Catering for Godinton events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Godinton and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Family reunions
- Baby celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
Book paella party catering in Godinton
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
How our paella party catering works in Godinton
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Whether it is family get-togethers and anniversaries and engagement parties, we will put together a menu of tapas, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Around Godinton, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
Children love watching the paella cook, from a safe distance.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Parties in Godinton: gardens, venues and local tips
Godinton is about 1 mile north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cook at parties in homes, gardens and venues in Godinton and the surrounding area. Godinton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Godinton to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Historic houses near Godinton include Godinton House (0.8 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Godinton is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Paella party catering in TN23, TN25 and TN24 is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Chart Road, Bridge Road and Chart Avenue, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Great Chart (1 mile south-west), Ashford (1 mile south-east), Potters Corner (1 mile north), Stanhope (1 mile south) and Bockhanger (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (11 miles north), Hythe (12 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north).
A little further out are County Square (1.1 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3 miles east). Not far away are Hatch Park.
- Local schools include Highworth Grammar School (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Little Black Dog pub (0.8 miles south-west)
Towns and villages near Godinton
More for events in Godinton
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
The process
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. For a late-May party in Godinton, sunset is around 8:45pm; 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.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Godinton questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
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.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Normally. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
How much does paella party catering cost in Godinton?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. Send us a picture.
Paella compared with other options
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Godinton
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A quote that spells everything out
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
- 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