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Paella Party Catering in Willesborough
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Willesborough and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Celebrations of life
- Family reunions
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Paella party catering for Willesborough events
Paella party catering in Willesborough, made fresh on the day
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues. Popular choices include mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas, and typical bookings are for neighbourhood celebrations and milestone birthdays.
For a party in Willesborough, your garden is frequently the best venue. Tell us about access and parking, and we will do the rest. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Expected numbers
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Willesborough: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Willesborough for guests?
Ashford International station, about 0.9 miles west of the centre.
Can you cook in Ashford Green Corridors?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you cover Willesborough?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Willesborough. To check your date, use our quote form.
When should I book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. We’ll check availability straight away.
Nearby places to Willesborough
Other catering in Willesborough
For event organisers in Willesborough
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Who books paella party catering in Willesborough?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there is little waste.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Big family gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Summer garden parties
For guests coming by train, Ashford International station is about 0.9 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the team stays
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
Hosting a paella party in Willesborough
Willesborough is about 1 mile east of Ashford, in Kent. For a party in Willesborough, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Willesborough. Willesborough is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our events stretch from Willesborough to Canterbury (13 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Historic houses near Willesborough include Godinton House (3.1 miles north-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Willesborough, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in TN24, we plan around your venue. Whether your party is on Mead Road, Mill Lane and Milne Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Main roads around Willesborough include the A2070, which makes travel to your party easy. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include South Willesborough (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile south-west), Ashford (1 mile west), Finberry (1 mile south) and Park Farm (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (9 miles south-east), Davington (12 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (0.8 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (0.8 miles west). Not far away are Hatch Park.
- Local schools include The North School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The William Harvey Public House (within half a mile south-east)
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- Catering across Kent, including Willesborough
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Step by step
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. For a late-May party in Willesborough, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Let the neighbours know
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Tell us how many children are coming
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
- 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