Kent · England
Paella Party Catering in Great Chart
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Great Chart.
- Birthday parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Book paella party catering in Great Chart
About our paella party catering in Great Chart
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. We cook seafood paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are often booked for retirement celebrations and milestone birthdays.
Near Great Chart, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
Perfect for your party in Great Chart
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there is little waste.
In Great Chart and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Birthday parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Celebrations of life
For guests coming by train, Ashford International station is about 1.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The wet-weather plan
- The deadline for final numbers
Planning a party in Great Chart
Great Chart is about 1 mile west of Ashford, in Kent. For a party in Great Chart, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Thinking of a party in Ashford Community Woodland? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. 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. Great Chart is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in TN23, we plan around your venue. Whether your party is on The Street, Toke Close and The Paddocks or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Great Chart for paella party catering include Godinton (1 mile north-east), Chilmington Green (1 mile south-west), Stanhope (1 mile south-east), Ashford (1 mile east) and Fleeden (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (12 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find County Square (1.6 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.5 miles east). The countryside around Great Chart includes Orlestone Forest.
- Local schools include John Wallis Academy (1.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Little Black Dog pub (under half a mile north-west)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Great Chart
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Catering across Kent, including Great Chart
What affects the price in Great Chart
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
- How long we are needed on site
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
Also near Great Chart
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Where we can cook in Great Chart
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
FAQs for Great Chart
How far is Great Chart from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
Could we have live paella in Ashford Community Woodland?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Is paella OK for kids?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
What does paella party catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer party in Great Chart stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or TN23 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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