Medway · England
Live paella catering in Cuxton, Medway
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Cuxton. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Milestone birthday parties
Planning an event in Cuxton?
How our paella catering works in Cuxton
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there’s very little waste, and the food arrives hot. That’s why it works for so many events. On the menu are paella Valenciana, vegetable paella and black rice, and typical bookings are for retirement celebrations and anniversary celebrations.
For a rural spot like Cuxton, the countryside is part of the appeal: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
How we price paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Mention any other courses or food
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we time it carefully. If timings shift, we adapt.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
Planning live paella in Cuxton
Cuxton is about 2 miles south-west of Rochester, in Medway. For paella catering in Cuxton, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 68 places across Medway. Our events stretch from Cuxton to London (25 miles away).
Parks such as Baty's Marsh usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Cuxton Community Infant School, can book us as a food stall.
We cater events across ME2 and the streets around it. From Station Road, Charles Drive and James Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Lower Bush (1 mile west), North Halling (1 mile south-west), Upper Bush (1 mile west), Borstal (1 mile east) and Halling (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gillingham (5 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rainham (7 miles east), Luton (4 miles east), Park Wood (7 miles east) and Lordswood (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Six Poor Travellers House (2.3 miles north-east) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.1 miles east). Not far away are Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Strood Academy (1.6 miles north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.3 miles north-east)
Also near Cuxton
More for events in Cuxton
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Cuxton
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
Why choose paella catering in Cuxton?
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
- The venue requirements
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
About the dishes
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is typically served with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. In Cuxton, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Planning paella catering in Cuxton? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
FAQs for Cuxton
Can you cook in Baty's Marsh?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Cuxton for guests?
Cuxton station, in Cuxton itself.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Yes. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Which paella is most popular?
Two or three is usual: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Cuxton.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
- 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