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Live paella catering in Mockbeggar, Medway
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Mockbeggar: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Naming days and family parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
Paella catering near Mockbeggar
Paella catering in Mockbeggar, made fresh on the day
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Each is cooked separately, so diets are easy to manage. On the menu are vegan paella, mixed paella and black rice, and we are frequently booked for retirement and leaving parties and weddings and evening receptions.
Somewhere like Mockbeggar, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
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What else we do in Mockbeggar
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
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.
Common questions in Mockbeggar
Is Mockbeggar close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Mockbeggar too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
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.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Planning paella catering in Mockbeggar? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Where we can cook in Mockbeggar
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Paella catering around Mockbeggar
Mockbeggar is about 2 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. For an event in Mockbeggar, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Mockbeggar is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cook. Our events stretch from Mockbeggar to London (26 miles away).
Parks such as Broomhill Park typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Cliffe Woods Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Paella catering in ME3 is planned around your venue. Streets in the area include Bunters Hill Road and Town Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Cliffe Woods (1 mile north-east), Lower Higham (1 mile west), Church Street (2 miles north-west), Higham (2 miles west) and Gadshill (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (5 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Luton (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (7 miles south-east) and Lordswood (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Upnor Castle (1.8 miles south-east) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3 miles south-east). The countryside around Mockbeggar includes Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Temple School (1.1 miles south) and Strood Academy (2 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2 miles south)
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Around midsummer it stays light in Mockbeggar until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Mockbeggar
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Birthday celebrations
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Retirement and leaving parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Higham station, about 1.2 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and parking costs
- When final numbers are due
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Count adults and children separately
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we time it carefully. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Love Paella in Mockbeggar
- Events in Mockbeggar and across Medway
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
- 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