Medway · England
Live paella catering in Kingsnorth, Medway
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Kingsnorth and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Birthday celebrations
Paella catering in Kingsnorth
FAQs for Kingsnorth
Do you come out to small places like Kingsnorth?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Kingsnorth from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Medway included. See all areas.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Two or three is usual: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Our menu lists the options.
What happens with live paella?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook in front of your guests, and serve when you are ready to eat.
Paella catering in Kingsnorth, made fresh on the day
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That’s exactly what we bring to your event in Kingsnorth. Typical bookings include staff parties and work lunches and summer garden parties, with vegan paella, mixed paella and seafood paella.
For a rural spot like Kingsnorth, the countryside is part of the appeal: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Who books paella catering in Kingsnorth?
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Kingsnorth and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Milestone birthday parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as The Hundred of Hoo Academy, can book us as a food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How each diet is kept separate
- Travel and parking costs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Kingsnorth: venues, travel and local tips
Kingsnorth is about 4 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. Give us the address of your event in Kingsnorth, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Kingsnorth is one of 68 places in Medway where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Kingsnorth to Canterbury (23 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, about 3.6 miles south-west.
Here we cover the ME3 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Jetty Road and Jacob's Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Kingsnorth, we cover Tunbridge Hill (1 mile north), Sharnal Street (1 mile north-west), Fenn Street (1 mile north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles west) and High Halstow (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gillingham (4 miles south), Chatham (6 miles south-west), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (3.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Bishop Saltings.
How it works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. In Kingsnorth, 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.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we generally call guests over.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
What paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we’re needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
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What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
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.
- 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