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Paella Party Catering in Painters Ash
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Painters Ash: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Family get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Naming days and christenings
Paella party catering in Painters Ash
Where we can cook in Painters Ash
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
About our paella party catering in Painters Ash
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. Whether it’s milestone birthdays and retirement celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, churros and seafood paella and more.
For a party in Painters Ash, your garden is frequently the best venue. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Nearby places to Painters Ash
What else we do in Painters Ash
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Painters Ash
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Painters Ash questions
How far is Painters Ash from London?
About 19 miles from central London.
Could we have live paella in Castle Hill Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
How much does paella party catering cost in Painters Ash?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Planning a party in Painters Ash
Painters Ash is about 1 mile south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Anywhere in DA11, we can cook for your guests. Painters Ash is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Painters Ash to London (about 19 miles away).
Parks such as Castle Hill Park typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. After a christening at a church like Church of All Saints, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
We cater parties across DA11 and DA13. Your party could be at a home on Hog Lane, Hall Road and Hunt Road or the roads around them. Main roads around Painters Ash include the A2, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. We also cook at parties in Springhead (1 mile north-west), Northfleet Green (1 mile south), Northfleet (1 mile north-east), Southfleet (1 mile south-west) and Betsham (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Swanley (7 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Stone Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Gravesham Museum (1.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake and Chafford Gorges Nature Park.
- Schools near Painters Ash include Northfleet School for Girls (within half a mile north-east) and Saint George's Church of England School (1 mile east)
- Local pubs include Battle of Britain pub (0.6 miles east)
Events we cater in Painters Ash
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Painters Ash and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Baby celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
For guests coming by train, Ebbsfleet International station is about 1.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- Space, access and power needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Who provides the crockery
What paella party catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
- How long we’re needed on site
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.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Have bins ready
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Painters Ash is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the 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.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
Related guides
DIY paella versus live catering
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
- 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