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Paella Party Catering in Hothfield
Planning paella party catering in Hothfield? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Baby celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering near Hothfield
Is live paella right for your party?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Hothfield
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Hothfield and across Kent
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
How our paella party catering works in Hothfield
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. Typical bookings include street and neighbourhood parties and baby celebrations, serving seafood paella, churros and vegetable paella.
In a small place like Hothfield, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Your questions about paella party catering in Hothfield
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Margaret: can you cater afterwards?
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.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Will the neighbours notice?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is generally the best advert for the party.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Let the neighbours know
- Count adults and children separately
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, at a safe distance.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Events we cater in Hothfield
It’s sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
In Hothfield and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Garden get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Big birthdays
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (1 mile south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How long the team stays
- What the caterer needs from your venue
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Hothfield is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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How we price paella party catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Also near Hothfield
Other catering in Hothfield
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Parties in Hothfield: gardens, venues and local tips
Hothfield is about 3 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Hothfield. Hothfield is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Charing station, about 2.9 miles north-west. After a christening at a church like Church of St Margaret, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Hothfield is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in TN26, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on The Street, Sackville Close and Beech Drive or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Tutt Hill (1 mile north), Ram Lane (1 mile north), Potters Corner (1 mile east), Westwell Leacon (2 miles north) and Godinton (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find County Square (2.7 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (4.6 miles south-east).
- 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