Medway · England
Paella Catering in Meresborough
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Meresborough and Medway, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Company summer parties
Live paella catering in Meresborough
About our paella catering in Meresborough
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That is what we bring to events in Meresborough. Whether it is engagement and anniversary parties and wedding breakfasts and evening food, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and seafood paella.
Somewhere like Meresborough, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Where we can cook in Meresborough
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
Nearby places to Meresborough
Other catering in Meresborough
Common questions in Meresborough
How far is Meresborough from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can paella be the only main course?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main, and tapas or dessert can be added.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
What is live paella catering?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Why choose paella catering in Meresborough?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Meresborough book us for events such as:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Naming days and family parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Park Wood Infant School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Who provides the crockery
- VAT, if it applies
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It’s generally the most photographed pan.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we’re needed on site
- The number of people
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space, if you can
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
The process
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Evenings in Meresborough stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Meresborough, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
Catering an event in Meresborough
Meresborough is about 2 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. For paella catering in Meresborough, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 68 towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Paul's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Parks such as Foxburrow Wood usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. Meresborough is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
For paella catering in ME8, we plan around your venue and timings. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Rainham (1 mile north), Moor Street (1 mile north-east), Hartlip (1 mile east), Yelsted (1 mile south) and Lower Hartlip (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Chatham (4 miles west), Rochester (6 miles north-west), Strood (7 miles north-west), Luton (4 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles west) and Hoo St Werburgh (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Medway Maritime Hospital (3.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Meresborough include Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.1 miles north-east) and Howard School (1.3 miles north-west)
Live paella or other catering?
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. 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.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
- 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