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Paella Catering in Halfway Houses
Looking for paella catering in Halfway Houses? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Birthday celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
Book paella catering in Halfway Houses
How our paella catering works in Halfway Houses
There’s something generous about paella: giant pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It turns a meal into an occasion. Whether it is christenings and family gatherings and retirement celebrations, we can cook black rice, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
In and around Halfway Houses, gardens and local halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the van. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Why choose paella catering in Halfway Houses?
Live paella is made for outdoor events: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Summer garden parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Halfway Houses Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who provides the crockery
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each dish
- How late numbers can change
Planning live paella in Halfway Houses
Halfway Houses is about 1 mile west of Minster, in Kent. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Halfway Houses and nearby villages. Halfway Houses is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Barton's Point Coastal Park? Public parks typically need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Queenborough station, about 1 mile west.
For paella catering in ME12, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Power Station Road, Holmside Avenue and Labworth Close; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Halfway Houses for paella catering include Queenborough (1 mile west), Sheerness (1 mile north-west), Rushenden (2 miles south-west), Blue Town (2 miles north-west) and Grain (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (15 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (6 miles south), Whitstable (12 miles south-east), Faversham (9 miles south-east), Davington (8 miles south-east) and Foley Park (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Queenborough Guildhall Museum (1.4 miles west) and Castle Rough (4.2 miles south).
- Nearby schools include Leigh Academy Minster (within half a mile east) and Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey (0.5 miles east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Request clear labels at the serving table
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
Where we can cook in Halfway Houses
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Halfway Houses? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Around midsummer it stays light in Halfway Houses until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
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Halfway Houses: your questions answered
How far is Halfway Houses from London?
About 38 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Halfway Houses for guests?
The closest is Queenborough station, roughly 1 mile away.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
What does paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Is live paella right for your event?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Catering across Kent, including Halfway Houses
- 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