Medway · England
Paella Catering in Borstal
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Borstal and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Company summer parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Birthday celebrations
Planning an event in Borstal?
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Tell us what else is being served
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we usually call guests over.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
Paella catering in Borstal, made fresh on the day
There’s something generous about paella: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. We cook seafood paella, paella Valenciana and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for christenings and family gatherings and anniversary celebrations.
In a smaller place like Borstal, a garden party is often the simplest option: no venue hire, and nobody stuck cooking. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Evenings in Borstal stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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What affects the price in Borstal
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, your venue or ME1 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It is the pan people photograph.
Borstal: venues, travel and local tips
Borstal is about 1 mile south-west of Rochester, in Medway. For paella catering in Borstal, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Borstal. We cook in all 68 towns and villages across Medway. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Cuxton station, about 1 mile west. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Here we cover the ME1 and ME2 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Hill Road, Manor Lane and Mount Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. You will find Borstal on the M2, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. If your venue is just outside Borstal, we also cover Rochester (1 mile north-east), Strood (1 mile north), Cuxton (1 mile west), North Halling (2 miles west) and Wouldham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles east), Rainham (5 miles east), Park Wood (5 miles east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east), Twydall (4 miles east) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are St. Catherine's Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and Six Poor Travellers House (1.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Borstal includes Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Schools near Borstal include Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School (0.6 miles south-east) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (1.4 miles east)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles north) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles north-east)
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
Places near Borstal
Also in Borstal
Is live paella right for your event?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Borstal hosts choose us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Catering across Medway, including Borstal
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Your questions about paella catering in Borstal
Is Borstal close to London?
About 26 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Matthew's?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
How does live paella catering work?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook in front of your guests, and serve at the time you want.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What does paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Events we cater in Borstal
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Milestone birthday parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Naming days and family parties
Parks such as Baty's Marsh usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
Comparing caterers
- Staff numbers and hours
- How bad weather is handled
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
- 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