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Paella Catering for Rodmersham Green events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Rodmersham Green: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Paella catering in Rodmersham Green
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Paella catering in Rodmersham Green, cooked live
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 Rodmersham Green. On the menu are vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater christenings and family gatherings and office lunches and staff parties.
In a hamlet or village like Rodmersham Green, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Rodmersham Green: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Rodmersham Green for guests?
Sittingbourne station, about 1.7 miles north of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you come to Rodmersham Green?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Rodmersham Green is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Are premium seafood options available?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Why choose live paella in Rodmersham Green?
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. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Events in Rodmersham Green and across Kent
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
What paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Evenings in Rodmersham Green stay light until about 9:15pm 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Rodmersham Green
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
Places near Rodmersham Green
Also in Rodmersham Green
Rodmersham Green: venues, travel and local tips
Rodmersham Green is about 2 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For paella catering in Rodmersham Green, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Cromers Wood? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Rodmersham Green is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cover events in every part of ME9. We can cater an event on streets such as Stockers Hill, Green Lane and Bottles Lane or the roads around them. For events just outside Rodmersham Green, we cover Highsted (1 mile west), Rodmersham (1 mile east), Bapchild (1 mile east), Newbury (1 mile south-east) and Tunstall (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (6 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north) and Bayford Court (1.7 miles north).
- Local schools include Fulston Manor School (1.1 miles north)
- Local facilities include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.2 miles north)
What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It is often the most popular pan at an event.
- 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