Medway · England
Paella Catering for Higham events
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Higham and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Naming days and family parties
Paella catering in Higham
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Higham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Paella catering in Higham, cooked live
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 are often asked to cater birthday celebrations and office lunches and staff parties, serving vegan paella, black rice and seafood paella.
In a small place like Higham, events are typically in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Planning live paella in Higham
Higham is about 2 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Higham and nearby villages. We cater in 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
Parks such as Rede Common generally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. Nearby historic houses include Temple Manor (2.3 miles south-east) and Restoration House (2.9 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
This part of Medway takes in ME3 and DA12, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Villa Road, Darby Gardens and Ash Crescent or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Higham for paella catering include Gadshill (1 mile south), Lower Higham (1 mile north), Shorne (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south-west) and Mockbeggar (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south-east), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Luton (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (8 miles south-east) and Lordswood (7 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Huguenot Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Rochester Castle (2.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Higham include Strood Academy (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Sir John Falstaff Public House (within half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.4 miles south-east)
Occasions we cook for in Higham
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Higham and Medway:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Company summer parties
- Big birthdays
- Naming days and family parties
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St John, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the team stays
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Request clear labels at the serving table
Paella is best eaten as soon as it’s ready, so we serve when guests are ready.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
How we price paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- How long we’re needed on site
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
About the dishes
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
How it works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. In Higham, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Related guides
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Live paella or other catering?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Fast service from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Places near Higham
What else we do in Higham
Questions from Higham
Which station should guests use for Higham?
The closest is Higham station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Could we have live paella in Rede Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Is paella a full meal?
Yes. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
What does paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you come to Higham?
We do. Higham is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
- 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