Medway · England
Live paella catering in Cliffe Woods, Medway
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Cliffe Woods and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Community events and fairs
Paella catering near Cliffe Woods
Paella catering in Cliffe Woods, cooked live
A couple of different pans covers everyone: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Each is cooked separately, so diets are easy to manage. For staff parties and work lunches and festivals, fairs and school events, we will put together a menu of paella Valenciana, vegetable paella and mixed paella for your guests.
Somewhere like Cliffe Woods, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. Evenings in Cliffe Woods stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Mention any other courses or food
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we usually call guests over.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It is frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many staff you need
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning live paella in Cliffe Woods
Cliffe Woods is about 3 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. Give us the address of your event in Cliffe Woods, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Cliffe Woods is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 26 miles away.
Historic houses near Cliffe Woods include Temple Manor (3.1 miles south) and Restoration House (3.2 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Cliffe Woods Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Paella catering in ME3 is planned around your venue and timings. Whether your event is on Cardens Road, View Road and Brewer Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. For events just outside Cliffe Woods, we cover Mockbeggar (1 mile south-west), Church Street (1 mile west), Lower Higham (2 miles west), Cliffe (2 miles north) and Higham (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (5 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south), Rochester (3 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south) and Luton (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include French Hospital (3.1 miles south) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (2.3 miles east)
Perfect for your event in Cliffe Woods
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
For guests coming by train, Higham station is about 1.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- The wet-weather plan
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The venue requirements
- Payment terms and deposit
FAQs for Cliffe Woods
How far is Cliffe Woods from London?
About 26 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Cliffe Woods?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Are premium seafood options available?
We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu.
What does paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Medway. Find your area.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. 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.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Also near Cliffe Woods
Other catering in Cliffe Woods
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
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.
- 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