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Paella Party Catering for Paddock events
Looking for paella party catering in Paddock? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Birthday parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Live paella party catering in Paddock
Paella party catering in Paddock, cooked live
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. For christenings and naming days and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, we can cook vegetable paella, seafood paella and churros.
A country party near Paddock is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Paddock is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Hosting a paella party in Paddock
Paddock is about 5 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Paddock. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our events stretch from Paddock to Canterbury (11 miles away).
Historic houses near Paddock include Belmont House and Gardens (3.8 miles north) and Godinton House (4.1 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Charing station, about 3 miles west. Paddock 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 TN25 is planned around your venue and timings. Whether your party is on Canterbury Road and Green Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater parties in Challock (1 mile east), Pested (1 mile north-east), Stocker's Head (2 miles west), Charing Hill (2 miles west) and Stalisfield (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (5 miles south), Canterbury (11 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.8 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (5.8 miles south-east).
- Local schools include The Hayesbrook School (2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Chequers pub (0.8 miles east)
Paella compared with other options
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Paddock
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
What paella party catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
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.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Paddock: your questions answered
Is Paddock too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Paddock from London?
About 45 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you cook indoors?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How long does the paella take?
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.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Where we can cook in Paddock
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Paddock
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Organising a club, school or community event in Paddock? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Towns and villages near Paddock
What else we do in Paddock
Events we cater in Paddock
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Cosmas and St Damian, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- How each diet is kept separate
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- 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