Medway · England
Paella Catering for North Halling events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in North Halling and across Medway.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
Paella catering for North Halling events
About the dishes
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Paella catering for your event in North Halling
The cooking is half the fun. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the smell does the rest. We are often asked to cater company summer parties and weddings and evening receptions, with chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and black rice.
In a small place like North Halling, events are typically in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Evenings in North Halling stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
Planning paella catering in North Halling? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Questions from North Halling
How far is North Halling from London?
About 25 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like North Halling?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What does paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Also near North Halling
Other catering in North Halling
North Halling: venues, travel and local tips
North Halling is about 3 miles south-west of Rochester, in Medway. From the centre of North Halling to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 68 places in Medway. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Cuxton station is about 0.9 miles away. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Cuxton Community Infant School, can book us as a food stall.
For paella catering in ME2, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Bavins Court, Formby Road and Pilgrims Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in Cuxton (1 mile north-east), Halling (1 mile south), Upper Bush (1 mile north-west), Lower Bush (1 mile north-west) and Wouldham (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles north-east), Rainham (7 miles east), Luton (4 miles east) and Park Wood (7 miles east).
A little further out are St. Catherine's Hospital (2.9 miles north-east) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.9 miles north-east). Not far away are Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Nearby schools include Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School (2.3 miles east)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, because each paella has its own pan. It’s served quickly from the pan, so queues move. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why North Halling hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A quote that spells everything out
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us what else is being served
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Ask for labels on each pan
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in North Halling
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
For event organisers in North Halling
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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