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Live paella catering in Peters Village, Medway
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Peters Village and across Medway.
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big birthdays
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Paella catering for your event in Peters Village
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, very little goes to waste, and the food arrives hot. That is why it works for so many events. Typical bookings include summer garden parties and milestone birthday parties, serving mixed paella, paella Valenciana and vegetable paella.
In and around Peters Village, gardens and local halls are common choices. If access is tight, we will plan around it. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Live paella in Peters Village: local details
Peters Village is about 3 miles west of Chatham, in Medway. From the centre of Peters Village to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Peters Village is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. Our events stretch from Peters Village to London (26 miles away).
Historic houses near Peters Village include Starkey Castle (1.5 miles north) and Temple Manor (3.4 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Holborough Marshes? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
For paella catering in ME1, we plan around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Greystone Square, Burners Walk and Tusk Walk, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Peters Village, we also cover Scarborough (1 mile east), Wouldham (1 mile north), Holborough (1 mile west), Burham (1 mile south-east) and Halling (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (5 miles north-east), Chatham (3 miles east), Rochester (4 miles north-east), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (4 miles north) and Luton (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Medway megaliths (2.3 miles south-east) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Peters Village include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near Peters Village include The Holmesdale School (1.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Five Bells pub (0.9 miles north-west)
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Mention any other courses or food
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
FAQs for Peters Village
Could we have live paella in Holborough Marshes?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Do you cover Peters Village?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Peters Village and the rest of Medway. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Is paella enough as a main?
Yes. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
What does paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
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What else we do in Peters Village
Step by step
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Evenings in Peters Village 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 in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Occasions we cook for in Peters Village
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Big birthdays
- Community events and fairs
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Naming days and family parties
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Halling Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- The venue requirements
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Catering across Medway, including Peters Village
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
- How long we’re needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Peters Village, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Peters Village
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- 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