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Paella party catering in Willington, Kent
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Willington and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Baby celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering for Willington events
FAQs for Willington
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cook in Mote Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you cater in Willington?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Willington is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How early should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Paella party catering in Willington, made fresh on the day
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Typical bookings include street and neighbourhood parties and milestone birthdays, serving chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and tapas.
Around Willington, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. A paella pan fits right in. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Parties in Willington: gardens, venues and local tips
Willington is about 2 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Willington to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Willington is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Willington to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Martin's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. If guests are coming by rail, Bearsted station is about 1.9 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Willington, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Kent takes in ME15 and ME17. Local streets include Essex Road, Oxford Road and Sutton Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Willington is on the A274, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. If your venue is just outside Willington, we also cover Shepway (1 mile west), Otham (1 mile south-east), Park Wood (1 mile south), Bearsted (2 miles north-east) and Weavering (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find KIMS hospital (2.4 miles north) and The Mall Maidstone (2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Willington include Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include Senacre Technology College (0.7 miles south) and New Line Learning Academy (1.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (0.7 miles south-east)
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Let the neighbours know
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Have enough chairs for most guests
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
What paella party catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Willington, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. At midsummer, it is light in Willington until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Why live cooking beats a buffet
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you’re a guest too. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Fast service from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Who books paella party catering in Willington?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
In Willington and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Celebrations of life
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Thinking of a party in Mote Park? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Willington
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
More for events in Willington
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
- 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