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Paella Party Catering in Hinxhill
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Hinxhill.
- Naming days and christenings
- Big birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
Book paella party catering in Hinxhill
Paella party catering in Hinxhill, made fresh on the day
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. We cook seafood paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are frequently booked for engagement and anniversary parties and leaving dos and retirements.
Country parties near Hinxhill suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Perfect for your party in Hinxhill
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Birthday parties
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Common questions in Hinxhill
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Hinxhill too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Frequently, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What affects the price in Hinxhill
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a party in Hinxhill
Hinxhill is about 3 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Hinxhill to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Hinxhill is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Hinxhill to Canterbury (11 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Ashford International station is about 2.4 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (4.3 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Hinxhill is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in TN25 and TN24, we plan around your venue. Streets in the area include Hinxhill Road and Goodcheap Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. If your venue is just outside Hinxhill, we also cover Hinxhill Park (1 mile south-west), Sevington (1 mile south-west), Brook (2 miles north-east), Mersham (2 miles south) and Ridgeway (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (3 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north) and Hythe (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (0.7 miles west) and Ashford Designer Outlet (2.4 miles west). Not far away are Hatch Park.
- Local schools include The Norton Knatchbull School (1.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Organising a club, school or community event in Hinxhill? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. Sunset in Hinxhill is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Why choose live paella in Hinxhill?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Hinxhill
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
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What else we do in Hinxhill
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, from a safe distance.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
- 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